Nolan rallies to third-round TKO of Moicano after referee stand-up
Tom Nolan rallied from Renato Moicano’s early grappling control to stop the Brazilian with ground-and-pound in the third round of UFC Vegas 123, earning the biggest win of his career. The result was clouded by criticism of referee Dan Miragliotta’s second-round stand-up, which interrupted Moicano’s back control and shifted the fight’s momentum.
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About El Weko Moicano
Renato Alves Carneiro, known as Renato Moicano, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2010, Moicano made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Brazil, and is the former interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Champion. As of June 23, 2026, he is #7 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings. As of September 12, 2026, he is #8 in the Meta UFC lightweight rankings.
Everything about El Weko Moicano →- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Citizenship
- Brazil
- Born
- May 21, 1989