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UFC Vegas 123 post-fight show: Reaction to referee blunder in Tom Nolan’s main event finish of Renato Moicano
UFC Vegas 123’s headline bout ends controversially as referee Dan Miragliotta mistakenly stands up Renato Moicano while he is in a dominant position, allowing Tom Nolan to rally and secure a third‑round TKO. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew dissect the call, Nolan’s performance, and Moicano’s post‑fight reaction. The show also covers Jacob Smith’s decisive victory over Randy Brown, Julian Erosa’s retirement, and other highlights from the October 31 Fight Night in Las Vegas. Listeners can stream the full post‑fight analysis on major podcast platforms.
‘The ref won that one’: Pros crush Dan Miragliotta for controversial decision in UFC Vegas 123 main event
Tom Nolan scores a career‑defining third‑round KO over Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123, extending his win streak to six, but the finish follows the night’s most contentious referee call. Late in round 2, Dan Miragliotta stood Moicano up from dominant back‑control, resetting the bout and allowing Nolan to land a game‑changing knee that led to the stoppage. Fighters and fans alike lambast the decision on social media, calling it the ref’s win and demanding accountability.
Tom Nolan brutalizes Renato Moicano with ground and pound to win UFC Vegas 123 main event
Tom Nolan survives an early onslaught and secures a career‑defining TKO over Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123. After weathering multiple submission attempts, Nolan lands devastating body shots and relentless ground‑and‑pound, prompting referee Dan Miragliotta to stop the fight at 1:28 of round 3. The victory propels the Australian prospect into the lightweight top‑15 conversation.
UFC Vegas 123 results: Jacobe Smith bloodies Randy Brown, grinds his way to decision win
Jacobe Smith extends his UFC unbeaten streak to 5‑0 with a dominant wrestling display at UFC Vegas 123, defeating veteran Randy Brown by unanimous decision (30‑26 on all cards). Smith secured three takedowns, delivered ground-and‑pound, and inflicted a bleeding gash with brutal elbows. Brown managed effective range early, but Smith’s relentless pressure sealed the win. Post‑fight, Smith praised his team and hinted at seeking top‑15 opposition soon.
UFC Vegas 123 live blog: Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan
Renato Moicano faces Australian rising star Tom Nolan in the lightweight main event at UFC Vegas 123 on November 1, 2026. The former title challenger moves up to 155 lb after a 2019 loss, while Nolan, a 2023 Contender Series signee, rides a five‑fight win streak. Moicano, the -120 favorite, dominates early with takedowns and a controlling body triangle, earning a 10‑9 round. Nolan lands a big head kick in round two but Moicano retaliates with another takedown, keeping the pressure. The live blog captures the gritty back‑and‑forth, crowd reactions, and fight analysis as the bout unfolds at the UFC Meta APEX.
UFC Vegas 123 Results: Moicano vs. Nolan
UFC Vegas 123 crowns Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan as its lightweight headliners. Moicano, fresh off a second‑round face‑crank submission over Chris Duncan, meets Nolan, who’s riding five consecutive wins after a debut loss. The co‑main features Randy Brown versus short‑notice Jacob Smith, with a full card that includes Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden and Yana Santos vs. Luana Santos. Full results and live‑blog details are available from MMA Fighting.
Canelo Alvarez wins decision over undefeated Christian Mbilli to become champion again
Canelo Álvarez reclaims the WBC super‑middleweight belt in Saudi Arabia, defeating undefeated Christian Mbilli (29‑1‑1) by unanimous decision (115‑112, 116‑111, 117‑110) on Oct. 31, 2026. The 70th‑career fight sees Álvarez land a decisive uppercut in round 7 and capitalize on a point deduction against Mbilli for a back‑of‑head strike. While the bout lacked fireworks, Álvarez controls the pace and secures the title he lost to Terence Crawford in 2025. Post‑fight, he reflects on the emotional weight of winning his first title again after 21 years and hints at a brief vacation before his next move.
Video: Julian Erosa gets first-round knockout win in retirement fight at UFC Vegas 123
Julian “Juicy J” Erosa caps his UFC career with a storybook first‑round knockout at UFC Vegas 123 on Oct. 31, 2026, defeating Jeong Yeong Lee in a prelim bout. After surviving an early left hook, Erosa lands a looping right hook and finishes Lee with follow‑up shots, securing a 32‑13 record before announcing his retirement. He cites his son as the primary reason for stepping away, emphasizing family over fighting. Erosa’s tenure includes 19 UFC fights across three stints, making him one of the few to appear on both Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli live round-by-round updates
MMA Fighting provides live, round‑by‑round updates for the WBC super‑middleweight title clash between Canelo Álvarez and Christian Mbilli at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Álvarez (63‑3‑2, 39 KOs) seeks redemption after a unanimous decision loss to Bud Crawford that stripped him of multiple belts, while unbeaten Mbilli (29‑0‑1, 24 KOs) claimed the vacant WBC crown after Crawford's retirement and logged a split‑draw with Lester Martinez. The main event kicks off around 4:30 p.m. ET on DAZN PPV, with undercard results linked in the article.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli full fight video highlights
Canelo Álvarez defeats Christian Mbilli by unanimous decision (115‑112, 116‑111, 117‑110) in the main event at Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena on Oct. 31, 2026. The bout, streamed live on DAZN PPV, saw Canelo’s precise jab‑right combos edge out Mbilli’s high‑volume assault across 12 rounds. Detailed round‑by‑round analysis notes Canelo’s body work and key moments, while social‑media buzz captured his taunts and the fighters’ ring walks. Video highlights are available via the MMA Fighting live blog.
Canelo vs. Mbilli Results: Live updates of the undercard and main event
Canelo Álvarez faces Christian Mbilli for the WBC super‑middleweight title at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Saturday, with live round‑by‑round updates starting at 4:30 p.m. ET. The undercard, streamed on DAZN at 2 p.m. ET, features Jaime Munguía vs. Nikita Zon and other bouts like Munguía‑Zon, Espinoza‑Blandón, Tsutsumi‑Rojas, and Picasso‑Martin, while prelims on MMA Fighting begin at 10 a.m. ET. The article provides real‑time results and links to detailed round recaps for both the main event and undercard fights.
Canelo vs. Mbilli video: Bek Nurmaganbet knocks out Marcos Vazquez in violent fashion
On the Canelo vs. Mbilli undercard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bek Nurmaganbet delivered a spectacular first‑round knockout of Marcos Vazquez at 2:57, following an earlier knockdown. The devastating combo earned Nurmaganbet his 14th career KO, extending his perfect 16‑0 record and marking 12 consecutive knockout wins. Vazquez fell to 21‑4‑1 after his fourth loss in five bouts. The fight, streamed live on DAZN, quickly earned "KO of the Year" buzz on social media.
UFC Vegas 123’s Jacobe Smith reacts to Dominick Reyes ‘talking sh*t’ about coach Daniel Cormier’s commentary
UFC newcomer Jacobe "Cobe" Smith, an undefeated 30‑year‑old prospect (4‑0 in the UFC, 11‑2 overall), steps in on short notice for UFC Vegas 123’s co‑main event against veteran Randy Brown. Ahead of the fight, Smith defends his coach and former champion Daniel Cormier, who was blasted by Dominick Reyes for his UFC 333 commentary, calling it an “F+.” Smith praises Cormier’s professionalism and urges fans to ignore the hype, while eyeing a win that could catapult him into the division’s top‑15 and eventually a title shot.
Renato Moicano: Arman Tsarukyan ‘is the next champion,’ but would rather watch Alexander Volkanovski fight Justin Gaethje
Renato Moicano predicts Arman Tsarukyan will become the next lightweight champion after his knockout of Mauricio Ruffy, but he urges champion Justin Gaethje to skip a risky bout with Tsarukyan and instead chase a historic showdown with former featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski. Moicano, who headlines UFC Vegas 123 against Tom Nolan, praises Tsarukyan’s well‑rounded skill set while arguing a Gaethje‑Volkanovski fight would sell a bigger narrative, even if it defies the rankings. The article also references Gaethje’s June 2026 upset over Ilia Topuria at the White House and Volkanovski’s recent KO of Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.
UFC Vegas 123 predictions
UFC Vegas 123 heads to the Meta Apex on Oct. 31, with veteran Renato Moicano defending his 155‑lb ranking against 26‑year‑old newcomer Tom Nolan. The author predicts Nolan’s wrestling will frustrate Moicano and earn a decision win, potentially tying the division’s six‑fight win streak. The co‑main card pits Randy Brown against undefeated welterweight prospect Jacobe "Cobe" Smith, who jumps up in competition on short notice; Smith is favored to secure a takedown and finish. Additional bouts include Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden, Yana Santos vs. Luana Santos, and Jean‑Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Farman Hasanov. All fights stream live on Paramount+.
Luana Santos: UFC title shot ‘definitely possible’ with win over Yana Santos
Luana Santos enters UFC Vegas 123 on a three‑fight win streak, eyeing a bantamweight title shot after a scheduled showdown with fellow streak‑holder Yana Santos on Oct. 31 at Meta APEX. Santos says a knockout or submission could catapult her ahead of current top contenders Ailin Perez and backup Joselyne Edwards, especially with the upcoming Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes title bout at UFC 334 on Nov. 14. Confident in her recent boxing, jiu‑jitsu and wrestling upgrades, the 26‑year‑old aims to finish Yana early and become the UFC’s next marketable challenger.
UFC Vegas 123 preview show: Can Renato Moicano have another ‘Money’ performance vs. Tom Nolan?
UFC returns to the Meta APEX for UFC Vegas 123, headlined by veteran Renato Moicano vs. rising prospect Tom Nolan. MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Jed Meshew break down what’s at stake for the lightweight clash, assess Moicano’s chance for another ‘Money’ performance, and preview the co‑main event featuring 22‑fight vet Randy Brown against unbeaten Jacobe Smith. They also compare the card to other 2026 APEX events and note Julian Erosa’s final appearance. The preview is available as a video and audio podcast on major platforms.
Islam Makhachev teases nearing retirement: ‘My next fight is one of the last in my career’
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev hints his upcoming bout could be one of his last, fueling retirement talk at age 35. After criticism for postponing his title defense until after Ramadan, Makhachev posted that he wants to face the winner of the Prates‑vs‑Morales interim fight at UFC 336 (Jan. 30, Toronto) to prove he’s still the best. A win would make him the first male fighter to defend titles successfully in multiple weight classes, joining an elite four‑fighter club.
Video: Bryce Hall jumped while wearing Halloween inmate costume by ‘6 dudes’
Internet star and former influencer boxer Bryce Hall was violently attacked at streamer N3ON's Halloween party on October 30, 2026, after dressing as an inmate. Six men punched and kicked him, a scene captured on video and later broken up by security. Hall posted that he sustained only minor injuries and challenged each assailant to a fight, starting with the kicker. The motive remains unclear, though the costume may reference Hall's recent arrest on felony coercion and misdemeanor domestic battery charges related to alleged domestic violence in Las Vegas.
Sean Brady reveals injury that forced him out of UFC Vegas 124 main event
Top‑ranked welterweight Sean Brady pulls out of the Nov. 7 UFC Vegas 124 main event after a staph infection swells his left knee. The injury, which began after a bike ride in the gym, forced a three‑day hospital stay and IV antibiotics, leaving him unable to fight in two weeks. Opponent Gabriel Bonfim is also removed with no replacement, and the card’s headliner shifts to Johnny Walker vs. Waldo Cortes‑Acosta. Brady attempted to postpone the bout to later in the year, but UFC cards on Nov. 21, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12 are full, so he now targets a Jan. 16 Fight Night in Texas, hoping for a new opponent or a rescheduled fight.
Canelo vs. Mbilli weigh-in results: Canelo Alvarez on point to take on undefeated champion Christian Mbilli
Canelo Álvarez steps onto the scale for his 69th bout, weighing 167.6 lb, as he prepares to challenge undefeated Christian Mbilli (167.8 lb) for the WBC super‑middleweight title in Riyadh on Saturday. The Mexican legend, 63‑3‑2, aims to reclaim the belt he lost to Terence Crawford in September 2025, while Mbilli (29‑0‑1) seeks to cement his undisputed status after an interim‑title knockout of Maciej Sulecki and a split‑draw defense on the Canelo‑Crawford undercard. Both fighters boast confidence, with Canelo promising to teach Mbilli “what it is to face somebody like me” and Mbilli vowing a “fight of the decade.” The main card on DAZN features the Alvarez‑Mbilli clash at 2 p.m. ET, followed by several undercard matchups.
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-in video: Moicano vs. Nolan
UFC Vegas 123’s weigh‑ins kick off Friday with a full 24‑fighter card. Main event lightweight bout sees Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan both hitting the 156‑lb limit after Moicano snapped a two‑fight skid with a second‑round submission win over Chris Duncan, while Nolan rides a five‑fight streak. Co‑main event features Randy Brown versus late‑call Jacobe Smith at 171 lb. The official weigh‑ins start at 12 p.m. ET, followed by an 8 p.m. ET Paramount+ main card that also includes Ode Osbourne vs. Cody Durden, Yana Santos vs. Luana Santos, and a stacked prelim lineup. Live stream is available via Ag. Fight.
UFC Vegas 123 weigh-in results: 1 fighter misses weight by 2 pounds
At UFC Vegas 123, featherweight Francis Marshall becomes the only fighter to miss weight, stepping on the scale at 148 lb—two pounds over the non‑title limit. His bout against replacement Dakota Hope (who stepped in for the injured Gaston Bolanos) may be shifted to a catchweight, with a potential purse penalty still undecided. All other 23 competitors made weight, including lightweight headliners Renato Moicano (156 lb) and Tom Nolan (155.5 lb), who vie for a tie with Arman Tsarukyan and Quillan Salkilld at six straight UFC wins. The full weigh‑in results list every main and preliminary card matchup.
Video: Alex Pereira’s head coach screams ‘back of the head’ in new footage from UFC White House knockout loss to Ciryl Gane
New UFC footage shows Alex Pereira’s corner man, Plinio Cruz, shouting “back of the head” at referee Herb Dean after Ciryl Gane’s second‑round knockout at the June 14, 2026 White House card. The strike secured Gane the interim heavyweight title, later becoming undisputed after Tom Aspinall vacated. Pereira has been criticizing Dean, while he eyes a three‑division title bid against Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 in December. Gane’s first title defense is set for UFC 334 against Josh Hokit on Nov. 14 at Madison Square Garden.
Cain Velasquez describes day he tried to shoot man who allegedly molested his son: ‘I f*cking lost a will to live’
Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez recounts the harrowing events that led to his 2022 arrest after a high‑speed chase in Santa Clara County, where he attempted to shoot Harry Goularte, accused of molesting Velasquez’s son. Velasquez describes his son’s disclosure of abuse at a daycare, the alleged perpetrators’ release without monitoring, and the community’s silence, culminating in his desperate drive and gunfire attempt. He later pleaded no‑contest to attempted murder in August 2024, received a five‑year sentence, and was granted parole in February 2026. The interview on the Shawn Ryan Show details his emotional fallout and frustration with a broken system.
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