Australian Nolan defeats Moicano in UFC Las Vegas debut

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 04:50 · Archive

Tom Nolan secured a third-round TKO victory over Renato Moicano in his UFC main event debut in Las Vegas.

Tom Nolan secured a third-round TKO victory over Brazil's Renato Moicano in his UFC main event debut in Las Vegas on Saturday night at UFC Vegas 123. The Australian extended his winning streak to six with the victory.

Moicano, with a record of 21-8-1, controlled the early exchanges with his grappling, taking Nolan down in the first round and hunting for his signature rear-naked choke. He secured another takedown and locked in a body triangle in round two, but referee Dan Miragliotta ordered a mid-round stand-up. Nolan seized the initiative after the stand-up, staggering Moicano with a flurry of strikes and nearly securing a stoppage before the round ended.

Nolan wasted no time finishing the job in the third round, rocking Moicano with heavy power shots from the opening. When Moicano attempted a desperate takedown, Nolan reversed it, landed in top position and rained down unanswered strikes until Miragliotta intervened at 1:28. After the fight, Nolan said: 'Now, I understand the blueprint. I know how to systematically beat these guys.'

How it is being reported

• Aussie Nolan secures victory in UFC main event debutAustralian UFC star Tom Nolan is celebrating after taking down Brazil's Renato Moicano in his UFC debut in Las Vegas.The West Australian · 1 Nov, 04:27
• Aussie Nolan secures victory in UFC main event debutAustralian UFC star Tom Nolan is celebrating after taking down Brazil's Renato Moicano in his UFC debut in Las Vegas.Perth Now · 1 Nov, 04:27

In this story: Tom Nolan · Renato Moicano · Australia · Brazil · Las Vegas · UFC

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