On Tuesday, the Nevada Athletic Commission approved Trigg’s license as a referee, making him eligible to work as a referee in the “Fight Capital of the World.” It means Trigg soon could work more UFC fights as Las Vegas annually hosts multiple numbered events at T-Mobile Arena and every Dana White’s Contender Series card at the UFC Apex.

Trigg, who retired from MMA in 2011, has been working as a referee in California since 2014, starting with amateur bouts and now professional. He’s already worked several UFC events as a referee. In 2017, Trigg made his debut officiating a UFC fight when he worked a women’s flyweight matchup between Alexis Davis and Liz Carmouche at UFC Fight Night 123 in Fresno. Trigg also has worked as a judge before at past Bellator events.

Trigg, 53, fought in the early days of MMA. He made his professional debut in 1997 and fought for almost 15 years. He competed in Pride FC, UFC, BAMMA and Rumble at the Rock. Throughout his career, he clashed against many notable names, including Georges St-Pierre, Matt Hughes, Robbie Lawler, Carlos Condit, Jason Miller, and more.

The height of Trigg’s fighting career came in the early 2000’s when he fought twice for the UFC welterweight title, losing both times to Hughes by submission.