UFC Fight Night 292, also known as UFC Vegas 123, is set to take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be headlined by a lightweight clash between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan, with the full fight card and viewing information now available to the public.
Main Event Spotlight: Moicano vs. Nolan
Renato Moicano, currently ranked #12 in the lightweight division, brings a wealth of experience with 20 UFC fights and a UFC record of 13-7-0. His opponent, Tom Nolan, ranked #14, is a rising star with a UFC record of 5-1-0 across six UFC bouts.
Moicano, at 36 years old, stands 5 feet 11 inches tall with a 72-inch reach and fights from an orthodox stance. His last outing in April 2026 saw him secure a victory over Chris Duncan via submission with a rear-naked choke in the second round, a fight where the pre-fight market had him at 44% to win. He has also notched significant wins against Benoit Saint Denis in September 2024 and Jalin Turner in April 2024, though he faced losses to Beneil Dariush in June 2025 and Islam Makhachev in January 2025. Moicano's grappling prowess is evident in his 1.1 takedowns per fight at 40% accuracy, complemented by a 75% takedown defense rate.
On the other side, the 26-year-old Tom Nolan, a southpaw, measures 6 feet 3 inches with a 73-inch reach. Nolan enters this main event riding a five-fight UFC win streak. His most recent victory came in June 2026, a unanimous decision over Fares Ziam, where the pre-fight market had him at 28% to win. Prior to that, he secured a submission win against Charlie Campbell in September 2025 and unanimous decision victories over Viacheslav Borshchev in February 2025 and Alex Reyes in August 2024. Nolan's takedown statistics show 0.4 takedowns per fight at 56% accuracy, coupled with a strong 87% takedown defense.
Fight Card and Viewing Information
Beyond the main event, UFC Fight Night 292 features a compelling lineup of bouts. The main card includes Randy Brown facing Jacobe Smith, Yana Santos taking on Luana Santos, and Ode' Osbourne clashing with Cody Durden. Other main card attractions include Zachary Reese against Mickey Gall, and Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani battling Farman Hasanov. Notably, Jacobe Smith stepped in as a replacement for Carlos Leal in his welterweight bout against Randy Brown.
For fans looking to tune in, the main card of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET. Viewers in the United States can catch all the action live on Paramount+.
Early Outlook
Early betting lines for the main event indicate a close contest. SportsLine MMA expert Kyle Marley has offered his predictions for the card, noting that Tom Nolan is an early favorite at -115, with Renato Moicano close behind at -105. Additionally, the Combat Edge model, which computes win probabilities based on Elo ratings, records, and matchup data, projects Tom Nolan to win with a 71% probability.
By the numbers
| Fighter | UFC record | Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Renato Moicano | 13-7-0 | Lightweight #12 |
| Tom Nolan | 5-1-0 | Lightweight #14 |
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