Overview
- Tom Nolan defeated Renato Moicano by third‑round TKO at UFC Vegas 123 with the stoppage recorded at 1:28 of Round 3.
- Moicano controlled much of the opening rounds by repeatedly taking Nolan’s back, locking a body triangle and hunting submissions before the referee intervened in Round 2.
- Referee Dan Miragliotta stood the fighters up in late Round 2 while Moicano still had back control, and Nolan immediately landed a knee that shifted momentum toward a third‑round finish.
- The official result stands, but media, fighters and pundits widely criticized the stand‑up and are calling for review or reprimand rather than an overturn, since reversals are rare.
- Nolan’s win extends his UFC streak to six and raises his profile for higher‑level matchups, while Moicano faces career implications including an upcoming contract decision and damaged leverage in free agency.