UFC Vegas 123 results: Tom Nolan finishes Renato Moicano – but not without referee controversy

November 1, 2026

Tom Nolan secured his most significant victory yet at UFC Vegas 123, finishing Renato Moicano via TKO in the third round after a controversial referee decision. Moicano, who had dominated with multiple back positions and a locked body triangle in the opening rounds, was unexpectedly stood up by referee Dan Miragliotta despite his clear positional advantage.

The move left Moicano vulnerable, and he was dropped shortly after, allowing Nolan to capitalize with a punishing strike at 1:28 of Round 3. The ruling sparked debate, as Moicano’s team may explore an appeal, though such challenges rarely succeed in Nevada.

Nolan’s win extends his UFC record to six consecutive victories and marks his first main-event triumph, while Moicano, now on a three-fight losing streak, faces a critical contract fight ahead. The event also featured other standout performances, including Jacobe Smith’s unanimous decision win over Randy Brown and Julian Erosa’s explosive first-round KO over JeongYeong Lee.