The use of instant replay is officially allowed in the state of New York, and was indeed used to determine the controversial finish of Gegard Mousasi’s victory over Chris Weidman at UFC 210, according to a statement issued Tuesday by the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) to MMA Fighting.
The statement answers a question that has been mired in debate since referee Dan Miragliotta called a stop to the controversial contest midway through the second round at UFC 210 after Mousasi twice kneed Weidman in the head while Weidman was attempting to make himself a grounded opponent by placing both of his hands on the mat.