Tom Nolan seeks next challenge after UFC Vegas 123 victory over Renato Moicano
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Tom Nolan won the main event at UFC Vegas 123 held on November 1, 2026, defeating Renato Moicano via TKO. Despite spending much of the fight on the defensive, Nolan capitalized on a controversial referee decision that stood the fighters up, allowing him to assert himself and deliver decisive strikes. With this victory, Nolan extends his winning streak to six fights in the lightweight division and has expressed interest in facing Mateusz Gamrot as his next opponent. This potential matchup could provide Nolan with a significant challenge in his quest to rise through the ranks.
- •Tom Nolan defeated Renato Moicano by TKO at UFC Vegas 123.
- •Nolan was on the defensive for most of the early rounds.
- •The fight featured a controversial stand-up by referee Dan Miragliotta.
- •Nolan extended his winning streak to six fights at lightweight.
- •He mentioned Mateusz Gamrot as a potential next opponent.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Tom Nolan after UFC Vegas 123 win?
"What does the future hold for UFC Vegas 123 main event winner Tom Nolan? We attempt to play matchmaker.
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