UFC 123’s Renato Moicano plans to test free agency after fighting out contract - ‘Let’s see what happens’
No. 8-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Renato Moicano returns to action against Australian heavy hitter Tom Nolan in the main event of UFC Vegas 123 this weekend (Sat., Oct. 31, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite becoming a fan favorite and headlining four UFC events, Moicano is beginning to consider a future outside the promotion. During a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Moicano revealed that he has three bouts remaining on his current UFC contract, including Saturday’s main event against Nolan. The 37-year-old intends to complete the deal before testing the open market and evaluating his options. “I want to fight this deal out for sure,” Moicano said. “I want to do the whole thing, and then let’s see what happens. I would like to be a free agent, too, just to see what it’s like. In Brazil, I’m getting big, like getting popular. So, who…