Moicano took the loss Tom Nolan at
UFC Vegas 123 Oct. 31 at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The bout was controversial when referee Dan Miragliotta stood the fighters up while Moicano had Nolan’s back in the second round. Nolan then won by TKO in the third game.
Before them
Ultimate Fighting Championship of the collision, Nolan described Moicano as one of his heroes. The Brazilian has since explained why he rejected the compliment.
Why Tom Nolan’s admiration made Renato Moicano uncomfortable
When Nolan’s praise was brought up at media day, Moicano dismissed it and insisted he was going to beat the Australian.
Moicano (21-8-1) said he doubts Nolan’s sincerity and believes the praise was meant for the cameras. He described himself as a traveler rather than a fighter who deserves admiration Charles Oliveira or Khabib Nurmagomedov.
“Damn, that shit… Just hearing it makes me sick,” Moicano told Ariel Helwan. “Fuck him. No, damn compliments. It’s not real life. People say that for the camera. I don’t believe him. I’m not bashing Charles Oliveira or Khabib. I’m a road guy, let’s be damn honest.”
