Tom Nolan Secures Knockout Victory Over Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123
Tom Nolan achieved a knockout victory against Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC Vegas 123, marking his sixth consecutive win in the lightweight division.
In a dramatic main event at UFC Vegas 123, Tom Nolan defeated Renato Moicano by knockout in the third round. The fight took a pivotal turn when referee Dan Miragliotta stood the fighters up late in the second round, allowing Nolan to escape a difficult position. Following the restart, Nolan landed a powerful knee that hurt Moicano, setting the stage for a decisive finish.
Nolan, who now boasts a record of 12-1, finished Moicano with a series of elbows at 1:28 of the third round. Reflecting on the referee's decision to restart the fight, Nolan stated, "Nah, I mean, you heard the crowd — they didn't love it." He expressed confidence in his strategy, indicating that he believed he would be more likely to finish the fight as it progressed.
Moicano, now 27-8-1, faces challenges ahead after suffering his third loss in four fights, despite a previous victory over Chris Duncan. In the co-main event, Jacobe Smith maintained his undefeated record by defeating Randy Brown via unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the fight 30-27 in Smith's favor. Smith's victory showcased his wrestling skills, as he controlled the fight for nearly nine minutes, improving his record to 14-0.