The final event at Fight Island did not come without some controversy. This was not a result of a terrible judging decision, but instead a confrontation between UFC commentator Dan Hardy and veteran referee Herb Dean at UFC on ESPN 14.
Following a preliminary bout between Francisco Trinaldo and Jai Herbert, Hardy was perturbed by the refereeing of Dean. He shouted at him during the broadcast to stop the bout after Trinaldo landed what looked like a fight-ending punch. Dean stepped in to stop the action, but it came after a few unwarranted blows.