UFC Vegas 123 results: Tom Nolan makes the most of controversial referee stand-up, knocks out Renato Moicano
UFC fighter Tom Nolan secured a knockout victory over Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123 after a controversial referee stand-up in the second round. Nolan capitalized on the restart to land decisive strikes, extending his winning streak to six fights.
Why it matters
The match highlights the ongoing debate regarding officiating consistency in professional mixed martial arts and its direct impact on fight outcomes.
It was UFC Fright Night for Tom Nolan, up until referee Dan Miragliotta decided to step in.
In Saturday night's UFC Vegas 123 main event, longtime UFC veteran and one-time lightweight title challenger Renato Moicano had the 26-year-old Australian in a bad position late in the second round, working with Nolan's back on the ground with a body triangle locked in. As the action slowed, Miragliotta decided to stand the fighters back up, which was essentially a "get out of jail free" card for Nolan, who took full advantage.
The 6-foot-3 Nolan landed a thunderous knee in the ensuing moments that hurt Moicano, nearly finishing him in the closing sequences of the round. It didn't take long into the third for "Big Train" to complete the job. After landing another knee, Nolan used vicious ground and pound, including massive elbows to Moicano's temple, to put the Brazilian away.
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