What’s next for Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano after UFC Vegas 123?

Writer Cole Shelton assesses potential future matchups for lightweight contenders Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano following their headlining bout at UFC Vegas 123. Nolan earned a third-round TKO victory over Moicano in his first promotional main event, capitalizing after Moicano appeared fatigued following early grappling control. The outcome advanced Nolan's overall professional record to 12-1 and extended his UFC winning streak.

Shelton argues that Nolan should next face grappling specialist Mateusz Gamrot, whom Nolan called out after the bout, to prove his contender status near the lightweight top 10. For Moicano, Shelton suggests a fight against Esteban Ribovics, describing Moicano as a gatekeeper defending his spot at the lower end of the top-15 rankings.