UFC Fight Night returns to the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, Oct. 31, with a lightweight main event between former title challenger Renato Moicano and rising contender Tom Nolan. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET, with prelims starting at 5 p.m. ET.
Moicano Seeks Return to Title Contention
Moicano rode a four-fight winning streak to a short-notice lightweight title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 after Arman Tsarukyan withdrew due to injury. He lost that bout and a subsequent fight to Beneil Dariush but has since rebounded with two victories as he works toward another title opportunity.
Nolan Steps In on Short Notice
Nolan earned the matchup after a planned fight between Moicano and Brian Ortega fell apart twice. Moicano opted to face the less-known Nolan rather than wait for a rebooking with Ortega.
Co-Main Event and Undercard
The co-main event features welterweights Jacobe Smith and Randy Brown. Smith, a 30-year-old NCAA Division I All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State, has won seven consecutive fights by stoppage and aims to break into the rankings. Brown, 36, provides veteran experience.
Other main-card bouts include a flyweight contest between Cody Durden and Ode Osbourne, a women's bantamweight clash between Luana Santos and Yana Santos, and a welterweight opener pitting Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani against Farman Hasanov.
Viewing Information
The event will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States, with no additional pay-per-view fee for subscribers. Paramount+ plans start at $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year and include access to all UFC numbered events and Fight Nights through 2033, along with an extensive archive of past fights and original programming.
Betting Odds
According to DraftKings, Moicano enters as a -130 favorite over Nolan (+110). In the co-main event, Smith is a -258 favorite against Brown (+210). Durden is a slight -118 favorite over Osbourne (-102), while Luana Santos is a -305 favorite over Yana Santos (+245). Lebosnoyani is a -310 favorite against Hasanov (+230).
