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Tom Nolan is interested in facing Mateusz Gamrot following his victory over Renato “Money” Moicano at UFC Vegas 123. The Australian lightweight singled out the former KSW champion when asked which matchup appeals to him.

Speaking in a video posted by UFC on Paramount+, Nolan praised Gamrot’s style and suggested that facing the Polish contender would help him develop his skills. However, the 26-year-old stopped short of calling for an immediate booking, noting that he first wants to consult with his coaches.

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Tom Nolan explains why Mateusz Gamrot's style appeals to him after UFC Vegas 123 victory over Renato Moicano “I would like to fight Gamrot if I could pick one,” Nolan said. “I think he has an awesome style.”

Nolan believes preparing for Gamrot would push him to improve, much as training for Moicano did.

“Yeah, I think it would force me to upgrade,” he said. “Like, I had to get better for this fight.”

The Australian stressed that the…

Jacobe Smith has not lost interest in settling his differences with Kevin Holland.

The undefeated Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight renewed his callout after earning a unanimous decision victory over Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123 on Oct. 31, insisting he wants Holland next.

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Jacobe Smith renews Kevin Holland callout after unanimous decision over Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123 “I know that kid is scared of me,” Smith said in his postfight interview. “He's seen what I did to Randy, and it's only going to be worse with him because, you know, there's something there.”

Smith (14-0) outwrestled Brown (20-9) over three rounds, with all three judges scoring the co-main event 30-26. He then accused Holland of avoiding a matchup.

“I do not plan on letting him survive, and I think he's going to run as much as he can to get away from me,” Smith said. “By any means, the matchmakers, if y'all get him to sign a damn contract, please, please, please, …

Riding off into the sunset 🤝 Thank you Julian Erosa! [ #UFCVegas123 | LIVE NOW on @ParamountPlus ] https://t.co/bly3f0AJGe

— UFC (@ufc) October 31, 2026 Julian Erosa's retirement just got sweeter as the mixed martial artist was one of four fighters who earned a $100,000 performance bonus at UFC Vegas 123.

Erosa was an easy pick for one of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's four "performance of the night" bonuses, capping off a storybook ending for the Octagon veteran. Erosa (32-13) survived an early scare from Jeong Yeong Lee and landed a picture-perfect right hand that knocked out his opponent. The stoppage by "Juicy J" arrived just 91 seconds into the fight, which caps off a lengthy career that saw Erosa pick up wins against the likes of Darren Elkins, Charles Jourdain and Sean Woodson.

Prelim winners Lucia Szabova and Joe Kropschot also took home performance bonuses worth $100K. The undefeated Szabova (11-0) was dominant against Tai…

Tom Nolan HURTS Moicano at the end of the round!! [ #UFCVegas123 | LIVE on @paramountplus ] https://t.co/rtM3yRCRa5

— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) November 1, 2026 Tom Nolan scored the biggest win of his blossoming MMA career, stopping veteran Renato Carneiro in the third round in the main event of UFC Vegas 123 inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. However, the win wasn’t without controversy.

Carneiro (21-8-1) dominated much of the first two rounds, scoring takedowns and constantly threatening Nolan’s neck with rear-naked choke attempts and strikes from the back. Nolan couldn’t free himself from the position, and late in the second, with the Brazilian again on Nolan’s back, landing punches and elbows and threatening with the choke, the crowd began booing. Longtime referee Dan Miraglioota inexplicably intervened and stood the fighters up, forcing "Moicano" to lose a dominant position.

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From there, Nolan (12-1) landed…

Sherdog's live UFC Vegas 123 coverage will begin Saturday at 5 p.m. ET. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 292. Round 1 Sherdog Scores Brian Knapp scores the round:Tudor Leonte scores the round:Mike Sloan scores the round:

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Money moves 🤝 @MoicanoUFC weighs in at 156 lbs! [ #UFCVegas123 | LIVE OCT 31 at 8pmET on @ParamountPlus ] https://t.co/CAgIAwa9Wm

— UFC (@ufc) October 30, 2026 "Money Moicano" returns to the Octagon this weekend on a 12-fight card, now official after the UFC Vegas 123 weigh-ins.

In the five-round main event, Renato Carneiro will face rising star Tom Nolan. Both lightweights had no issue making weight. All other fighters on the card successfully made weight with the exception of Francis Marshall, who came in two pounds heavy for his featherweight fight against Dakota Hope. Marshall will be fined a percentage of his purse as a result.

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Carneiro (21-7-1) is coming off a dominant submission win over Chris Duncan. This was the Brazilian's first victory since 2024. Now 37, the veteran is looking to prove he's still a contender and not just a gatekeeper to the elite. "Moicano" stepped on the scale weighing 156 pounds on the dot…

Kevin Vallejos can’t believe how much he’ll earn under his new Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.

Vallejos revealed that he signed a new deal ahead of his pivotal clash against Aljamain Sterling at UFC Qatar on Nov. 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha. The Argentine also claims a title shot awaits if he beats the former bantamweight champion.

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Kevin Vallejos signs new UFC deal before Aljamain Sterling fight, claims victory would earn Alexander Volkanovski title shot Vallejos (18-1) announced the agreement in a pair of social media posts.

“WE just signed a new deal with the UFC,” Vallejos wrote on X. “I can’t believe how much money I’m getting paid to fight.”

After defending his title at UFC 333, featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski said Sterling (26-5) deserves the next title shot if he beats Vallejos. However, the Australian identified Jean Silva (18-3) as the next contender if Sterling loses to “El Chino.”

Vallejos, meanwhile, is confid…

Paddy Pimblett plans to get on Ilia Topuria’s nerves if they share another press conference in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Pimblett (24-4) and Topuria (17-1) had a heated altercation at a London hotel in 2022. The Brit threw a bottle of hand sanitizer at Topuria before security intervened. Pimblett says he still has the bottle, which he has signed and put on display at his gym.

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Paddy Pimblett says he kept the hand sanitizer bottle he threw at Ilia Topuria during their London hotel confrontation Pimblett wants to bring the bottle to a press conference if the two are matched up.

“I hope [Ilia is next], I hate him,” Pimblett told Jeremy Piven. “He got a push because of the stuff with me. He got pushed fast through the rankings because of it. No one knew who he was. I’ve always got that exact bottle of hand sanitizer that I threw at his head… I’ve signed it and now it’s just sat in the gym. So, if I do ever fight him and have a press conference…

Tom Nolan credits Cory Sandhagen’s online course with helping him secure a UFC contract.

Before his Dana White’s Contender Series appearance in 2023, Nolan messaged Sandhagen and promised to knock out his opponent using one of the techniques he had studied. The Australian lightweight said he delivered on that promise when he finished Bogdan Grad to earn an Ultimate Fighting Championship contract.

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Tom Nolan recalls using Cory Sandhagen's 'dart shot' to knock out Bogdan Grad on Dana White's Contender Series Ahead of his first UFC main event against Renato “Money” Moicano at UFC Vegas 123 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nolan explained how he incorporated Sandhagen’s “dart shot” into his performance.

“I messaged Cory before my Contender Series knockout,” Nolan said in a prefight interview. “I was studying his online course. I messaged him, I said, ‘Hey, I’m fighting on Contender Series in two weeks and I’m gonna knock this dude out with one of your techn…

Drew Dober credits Terence Crawford with helping him adjust his approach against Rafael Alves.

Dober met Crawford at B&B Boxing in Omaha, Nebraska, and recalls the boxer leaving him bloodied during their first sparring session. Years later, Crawford offered advice from ringside that Dober says helped him finish Alves at UFC 277 in Dallas.

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How Terence Crawford helped Drew Dober adjust against Rafael Alves Dober said Crawford switched to southpaw to mirror his stance and bloodied his nose with a jab. He recalled absorbing three punches for every one he attempted to throw.

“Terence Crawford bloodied my nose in the first 30 seconds of our spar. I was a young fighter in a North Omaha gym,” Dober wrote on X. “Never heard of the guy they called ‘Bud.’ He saw I was a southpaw, switched to southpaw too, and stuck me with one jab. I was bleeding like a stuck pig.”

Crawford attended Dober’s fight against Alves at UFC 277 in 2022. Dober said he strugg…

Fedor Emelianenko is interested in boxing Francis Ngannou, but says no negotiations are underway.

Emelianenko described the matchup as a dream fight, explaining that injuries prevent him from considering an MMA return. The Russian veteran remains open to facing the former Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight champion in the boxing ring.

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Fedor Emelianenko says injuries rule out an MMA return but leaves the door open to boxing Francis Ngannou Emelianenko (40-7, 1 NC) is widely regarded as one of MMA’s greatest heavyweights. A dominant champion in Pride during the 2000s, “The Last Emperor” retired after his final Bellator appearance in 2023. The 50-year-old said his interest in facing Ngannou is strictly hypothetical.

“If we’re talking about being a downright dream, I’d be interested in fighting Francis Ngannou under boxing rules,” Emelianenko told Ushatayka. “I couldn’t manage MMA now because I have too many injuries, but I’d have a go at him …

Michelle Montague will put her unbeaten record on the line against Jacqueline Cavalcanti.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the women’s bantamweight matchup for UFC Qatar on Nov. 21 at ABHA Arena in Doha. Ag Fight previously reported the booking.

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Michelle Montague brings an 8-0 record into UFC Qatar against Jacqueline Cavalcanti Cavalcanti (10-2) won her first five UFC bouts before losing a decision to Ketlen Vieira in May. Her victories include decision wins over Nora Cornolle, Julia Avila and former title challenger Mayra Bueno Silva.

Montague (8-0) competed as an amateur before making her professional debut in 2022. The New Zealander finished her first six professional opponents by rear-naked choke before joining the UFC last year. The former Professional Fighters League fighter has since earned decision victories over Luana Carolina and Bueno Silva.

Montague vs. Cavalcanti is the only women’s bout currently announced for UFC …

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has reportedly found a new main event for its Nov. 7 card.

Welterweights Sean Brady and Gabriel Bonfim were scheduled to headline UFC Vegas 124 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, but Brady withdrew because of an injury nine days before the event. The promotion initially sought a replacement opponent for Bonfim, who is now off the card.

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Johnny Walker vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta reportedly headlines UFC Vegas 124 According to Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana, Johnny Walker (23-10, 1 NC) will face Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-4) in a short-notice heavyweight main event.

Walker made his heavyweight debut against Mick Parkin at UFC 332, knocking him out in the first round and earning a Performance of the Night bonus. Cortes-Acosta, meanwhile, had won three consecutive fights by stoppage before losing decisions to Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blaydes in his last two appearances.

Bonfim (20-1) confirmed on Instagram that he is no …

Sean Brady has withdrawn because of an injury from his scheduled welterweight main event against Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Vegas 124 on Nov. 7, leaving the Brazilian without an opponent at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA Fighting reported the withdrawal Thursday, confirming an initial report from Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana. The nature of Brady’s injury has not been disclosed. The Ultimate Fighting Championship is searching for a short-notice replacement to face Bonfim.

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UFC seeks a short-notice opponent for Gabriel Bonfim ahead of Nov. 7 event Brady (19-2) was looking to build on his unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley in May. The Philadelphia welterweight and Bonfim were seeking to strengthen their positions in the division.

Bonfim (20-1) has won five consecutive fights, most recently defeating former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in June.

The scheduled co-main event features a strawweight matchup …

Fedor Emelianenko has criticized Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White over the promotion’s attempts to sign him, accusing the executive of repeatedly changing his account of their failed negotiations.

Speaking to Russian YouTube channel Ushatayka, Emelianenko questioned White’s approach and recalled receiving offers while under contract elsewhere. He also denied negotiating a fight with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, saying he had discussed only a hypothetical boxing matchup.

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Fedor Emelianenko explains why UFC negotiations failed and questions Dana White's changing account Emelianenko said the UFC failed to sign him when he was available but pursued him after he had committed to Strikeforce. He questioned the timing of those approaches, saying accepting another contract could have exposed him to legal proceedings.

The Russian veteran suggested that a contractual dispute could have prevented him from competing while it was…

Jake Paul will return to the boxing ring on Dec. 24 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, just over a year after suffering a broken jaw in his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua.

Most Valuable Promotions announced Thursday that Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) will headline the Christmas Eve event, marking his first professional fight in Dubai. His opponent and additional event details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Jake Paul will headline a Dec. 24 boxing event in Dubai as Most Valuable Promotions searches for his next opponent Paul has not competed since Joshua knocked him out in the sixth round on Dec. 19, 2025. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion fractured Paul’s jaw, an injury that required surgery. Paul said the setback has not diminished his motivation.

“I've spent years proving people wrong, taking risks, and pushing myself against opponents nobody thought I'd face,” Paul said in a statement released by Most Valuable Promoti…

Tom Nolan hopes his rise to the Ultimate Fighting Championship main event spotlight can inspire aspiring fighters to pursue their ambitions, regardless of where they come from.

The Australian lightweight will headline UFC Vegas 123 against Renato “Money” Moicano on Oct. 31 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Speaking at UFC media day, Nolan reflected on his upbringing and his desire to show others that they can build a future around their passions.

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Tom Nolan hopes his journey from small-town Australia to facing Renato Moicano inspires aspiring fighters Nolan sees his first UFC main event as an opportunity to encourage fighters who might consider a similar career beyond their reach.

“I like to be able to hopefully someday be an inspiration for other fighters who are on the come up,” Nolan said. “Hopefully they can look at me and go, I can do this. It doesn't matter where I come from or who I am or what I'm supposed to be.”

He described his hometown as…

Paddy Pimblett has a clear idea of how he would approach a potential rematch against Justin Gaethje.

Speaking on the “How U Livin J Piven” podcast, Pimblett said he would immediately turn to his grappling rather than trade strikes as he did in their first meeting. Gaethje defeated Pimblett by unanimous decision at UFC 324 in January to claim the interim lightweight title, handing “The Baddy” his first UFC loss.

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Paddy Pimblett explains why he would abandon his striking approach against Justin Gaethje after UFC 324 “If I fought him again, I’d shoot in in the first 10 seconds, put him on his back and choke his ass out,” Pimblett said.

The 31-year-old previously acknowledged that his ego interfered with his game plan against Gaethje. Instead of relying on his grappling, Pimblett wanted to prove he could exchange punches with one of the division’s most dangerous strikers. Gaethje ultimately prevailed after five rounds.

Pimblett rebounded with a fi…

Jacobe Smith believes his striking and understanding of wrestling are reaching a new level.

The undefeated welterweight discussed his development ahead of his next Ultimate Fighting Championship appearance against veteran Randy Brown at UFC Vegas 123 on Oct. 31 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

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Jacobe Smith credits improvements in his striking and wrestling understanding before facing Randy Brown Speaking at UFC media day, Smith said he is pleased with his progress but recognizes areas that need more work.

“I know I could get much better,” Smith said. “There's some spots where I know I wanted to polish a little bit more. But I'm content with where I'm at -- at this moment -- because I've developed very well in my striking.”

Smith also said he has gained a deeper understanding of wrestling techniques he paid less attention to during his collegiate career.

“And even in my wrestling, even though I'm not competing at a collegiate wrestling room, …

Lorawnt-T Nelson will defend his BKB super middleweight world title against David “Tartan Titan” Winiarski in the main event of BKB 63 on Dec. 19 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing announced the championship doubleheader Thursday, with featherweight champion Yampier Ramirez also scheduled to defend his belt against undefeated challenger Jorge Martinez. Additional bouts and ticket information are expected soon.

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Yampier Ramirez defends his BKB featherweight championship against unbeaten Jorge Martinez at Foxwoods Nelson (10-1-1, 9 KOs) enters on a seven-fight winning streak, including six knockout victories. The two-division champion most recently stopped Serob Minasyan in the fourth round at BKB 56 in Los Angeles in July.

Winiarski (5-1, 4 KOs) earned his title opportunity by knocking out Geraint Goodridge in the first round of a championship eliminator at BKB 60 in Newcastle, England, earlier this month. …

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship women’s flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko is partnering with California-based Sespe Creek Distillery on a limited-edition whiskey under its Warbringer brand.

Warbringer Bullet Edition was developed with master distiller John Campbell, who previously spent 16 years at Scotland’s Laphroaig distillery. The single-barrel release is scheduled to debut Nov. 3, with 170 bottles available.

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Valentina Shevchenko selects the barrel for Warbringer Bullet Edition ahead of its Nov. 3 debut Bottled at 114 proof, or 57% alcohol by volume, the whiskey has a suggested retail price of $95. Its mash bill consists of 65% mesquite-roasted Bloody Butcher red corn, 10% hand-roasted yellow corn and 25% malted rye. It is finished in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks.

The distillery describes notes of honey, spice and eucalyptus. Campbell said Shevchenko selected the barrel during a blind tasting.

“This is Valentina’s Whiskey, and s…

Dakota Ditcheva is targeting a rematch with Jena Bishop for championship gold.

Ditcheva (16-0) says she has been cleared to resume training after undergoing surgery on both hands, which she broke during her unanimous decision victory over Denise Kielholtz in July. The injuries sidelined the undefeated Brit while Bishop defeated Liz Carmouche at PFL Chicago to become the inaugural Professional Fighters League women’s flyweight world champion.

Dakota Ditcheva resumes training, targets rematch with PFL champion Jena Bishop Ditcheva has focused on grappling while easing back into striking. “Dangerous” previously suffered a hand injury during her victory over Sumiko Inaba last year, but said her latest recovery progressed much faster, allowing her to return about nine weeks after surgery.

“I'm good, I'm all clear,” Ditcheva told Ariel Helwani. “I'm back at training now, so yeah, I'm ready to go. I'm just waiting for a date for the belt. I want my belt back. I've been grapp…

Alexander Volkov believes Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White didn’t recognize him, but he has a more pressing concern: his path to a title shot.

Volkov made a surprise appearance at the UFC 333 prefight news conference in Abu Dhabi and asked White what he needed to do to earn a championship opportunity. The exchange prompted questions about whether White recognized the heavyweight veteran. White insists he did, but Volkov remains unconvinced.

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Alexander Volkov questions Dana White's response after confronting him at the UFC 333 news conference Volkov suggested White might confuse his name with that of featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. However, “Drago” said recognition matters less to him than getting an answer about his title prospects.

“Of course he didn't recognize me,” Volkov told Ariel Helwani. “First of all, I’m a Russian fighter; I'm not even sure he can remember my name and I bet every time he hears my name, he thinks …

Jacobe Smith wants to face Kevin Holland in the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon and believes their feud could lead to an altercation outside it.

Smith and Holland were scheduled to meet at UFC Oklahoma City in July and again at UFC 332 on Oct. 3 in Salt Lake City. Holland withdrew both times because of injuries, leaving Smith frustrated by the canceled matchups.

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Jacobe Smith discusses Kevin Holland's alleged direct messages after two canceled UFC fights The undefeated welterweight said he wants a victory over Holland to establish himself as the better fighter. Smith also claimed Holland has sent him provocative direct messages and predicted a confrontation outside the cage.

“I’ll never like him; I want that win on my record just to tell him I’m the big dog here,” Smith told Full Send MMA. “Put some respect on my name… I see us crossing paths outside of the cage and there being an altercation because of how he’s in the DMs. And the sh*t that…