Nolan Stops Moicano by Third-Round TKO
Tom Nolan's victory headlined UFC Vegas 123, where four fighters also earned $100,000 performance bonuses.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
Tom Nolan defeated Renato Moicano by third-round TKO in the main event of UFC Vegas 123 in Nevada. UFC announced that four fighters received $100,000 performance bonuses from the card.
Why it matters
The bonuses and main-event result shape the standings and paydays for fighters on the card, offering readers a clear view of how the promotion rewards its top performances. The outcome also adds to the rankings conversation in the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
UFC announced four performance bonuses of $100,000 each at UFC Vegas 123 in Nevada. The welterweight bout between Randy Brown and Jacobe Smith ran 15 minutes before Smith took the decision.
The players
Tom Nolan
Mixed martial arts fighter who won the UFC Vegas 123 main event by third-round TKO over Renato Moicano.
Renato Moicano
Mixed martial arts fighter known for his wrestling and jiu-jitsu, who lost the UFC Vegas 123 main event to Tom Nolan.
Jacobe Smith
Undefeated mixed martial arts prospect who defeated Randy Brown over 15 minutes at UFC Vegas 123.
The details
Nolan controlled Moicano on the ground in the first round using wrestling and jiu-jitsu, then took control on the feet after the referee stood the fighters back up in round two, battering Moicano before the finish early in round three. Other bouts on the card included Julian Erosa's first-round knockout of Lee Jeong-yeong, Joe Kropschot's second-round armbar of Nick Klein, and Lucia Szabová's third-round TKO of Tainara Lisboa.
Timeline
November 1, 2026: UFC Vegas 123 held in Nevada and performance bonuses announced.
Roadmap
The UFC's performance bonus program has long rewarded finishes and standout performances, and the four $100,000 awards at UFC Vegas 123 continue that established practice. The card also features an undefeated prospect in Jacobe Smith, whose rise adds to the promotion's pipeline of emerging talent.
The four $100,000 performance bonuses from UFC Vegas 123 are paid to fighters who earned them on the card, not added to fight purses. Fantasy and betting audiences following the card can track Nolan's win and the bonus recipients in the official UFC results.
The takeaway
Performance bonuses reward finishes and standout fights, so the four awards at UFC Vegas 123 signal which fighters the promotion chose to highlight from the card. Readers tracking the sport can use bonus winners as an early indicator of rising names.
Further reading
Explore more Mixed Martial Arts coverage for context on the sport's bonus structures and divisional rankings.
