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AN IRATE REF, DAN MIRAGLIOTTA RESPONDS TO MEDIA/FAN CLAIMS OF FIGHT FIXING AND A CBS’ AGENDA
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AN IRATE REF, DAN MIRAGLIOTTA RESPONDS TO MEDIA/FAN CLAIMS OF FIGHT FIXING AND A CBS’ AGENDA
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Big Dan was excellent as always. The ref, who was in there for 4-of-5 televised fights, reacts to critics saying the Kimbo-Thompson stoppage was “controversial.” He also explained exactly what Scott Smith said after the Robbie Lawler eye poker and why the fight was stopped. He claimed Smith also had a broken foot. Miragliotta threw in a nugget about Phil Baroni. He said ...

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MMA Mania:  Dan Miragliotta referee on Elite XC controversial stoppages and Kimbo Slice (Audio)

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Dan Miragliotta referee on Elite XC controversial stoppages and Kimbo Slice (Audio)
MMA Mania — Props: “Mr. Sunshine” (via WERLV.com) He addresses most if not all of the calls he made at Elite XC: “Primetime” this past weekend. It’s worth a listen for those who feel the “fix” was in:

EliteXC quick quote: NJ Politics acquaints a man with strange bedfellows
MMA Mania — ... EliteXC middleweight Scott “Hands of Steel” Smith responds to comments made by referee Dan Miragliotta to “Mr. Sunshine” Steve Cofield on ESPN 1100 regarding the controversial stoppage of his fight against EliteXC middleweight champion “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler at last month’s Saturday Night Fights in Newark, NJ. Smith goes into great detail about the stoppage and the way it was handled. Check out the interview by Larry Pepe over at ...

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