The Ultimate Fighting Championship is back at the META Apex facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a special Halloween-themed fight card designated as UFC Vegas 123. Ahead of the highly anticipated event scheduled for October 31, all participating athletes stepped onto the official scale to complete the mandatory weigh-in procedures. With the administrative hurdles now successfully cleared, the stage is officially set for an action-packed night of mixed martial arts competition that promises to deliver high-stakes drama across both the main card and the preliminary bouts.
Topping the marquee for this Halloween fight card is an intriguing lightweight main event that pits seasoned veteran Renato Moicano against the surging, dangerous contender Tom Nolan. Both men successfully navigated the lightweight division’s strict limits during the morning weigh-ins, ensuring that the headliner remains intact for fans tuning in live. Moicano, known for his relentless grappling and ever-improving striking arsenal, tipped the scales at an even 156 pounds. Across the table, the hard-hitting Australian rising star Tom Nolan registered a weight of 155.5 pounds, safely securing his spot in the main event clash. The bout serves as a classic striker-versus-grappler stylistic puzzle, with Moicano looking to leverage his veteran savvy and elite-level jiu-jitsu against the explosive, long-range offensive firepower of Nolan.
The main card, which is scheduled to broadcast live on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET, features a compelling lineup of matchups designed to test contenders across multiple weight classes. In the co-main event spotlight, welterweight standout Randy Brown will lock horns with Jacobe Smith. Both welterweights successfully hit the mark on the scales, with each fighter registering identical weights of 170.5 pounds, displaying absolute professionalism as they prepare to step inside the Octagon for a pivotal 170-pound encounter.
Moving down the main card order, a fascinating flyweight clash is locked in between Ode Osbourne and Cody Durden. Durden officially weighed in at 126 pounds to secure his place in the matchup, ensuring that the flyweight division’s trademark pace and high-speed scrambles will be fully represented on the Paramount+ broadcast window.
In the women’s bantamweight division, veteran contender Yana Santos will square off against Luana Santos. The scale reflected a razor-thin margin between the two competitors, as Yana Santos stepped off at 135.5 pounds while Luana Santos came in right at the divisional limit of 136 pounds. The bantamweight pairing adds significant depth to the main card, with both fighters looking to make a definitive statement in a crowded and competitive weight class.
Rounding out the televised main card portion of the event, a welterweight battle between Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani and Farman Hasanov is officially locked in. Lebosnoyani weighed in at 170.5 pounds, while Hasanov hit the championship limit of 171 pounds. With both athletes safely on weight, this welterweight contest brings an extra layer of international talent and finishing intent to the main card broadcast.
Prior to the main card action, the preliminary card will kick off at 5 p.m. ET, also streaming live on Paramount+. The preliminary lineup features a diverse mix of promotional veterans, local prospects, and international talent looking to steal the show and climb up their respective divisional ladders.
However, the preliminary weigh-in session was not entirely without incident. Featherweight competitor Francis Marshall ran into trouble on the scale, missing the mandatory limit by registering 148 pounds for his bout. Despite the miss, his opponent, Dakota Hope, successfully made weight at 145.5 pounds, leaving the status of the bout subject to standard athletic commission and promotional protocols regarding weight-differential agreements.
The rest of the preliminary card athletes largely avoided scale drama, displaying sharp discipline during the morning window. In the welterweight division, Rodrigo Sezinando came in at 170.5 pounds, while his opponent Theodor Berggren successfully weighed in at 171 pounds. The featherweight division will also see action as veteran Julian Erosa and Jeong Yeong Lee both hit the scales cleanly at 145.5 pounds apiece, setting up what promises to be a high-paced, fan-friendly scrap.
Middleweights Zachary Reese and Mickey Gall also successfully made weight for their upcoming encounter. Reese registered a clean 185 pounds, while Gall weighed in just slightly heavier at 185.5 pounds. In another middleweight pairing, Nick Klein and Joe Kropschot both safely cleared the divisional threshold, with Klein making weight and Kropschot registering at 186 pounds to complete the middleweight match.
The women’s strawweight division will be represented on the prelims by Talita Alencar and Piera Rodriguez. Alencar successfully made weight, while Rodriguez tipped the scales at 115.5 pounds, ensuring a critical strawweight contest gets the green light. Finally, opening up the preliminary festivities, Lucia Szabova and Tainara Lisboa both successfully conquered the flyweight limit. Szabova registered 125.5 pounds, and Lisboa came in slightly lighter at 125 pounds, locking in a well-matched pairing to kick off the entire event.
With the weigh-ins officially concluded and the fighters rehydrating and recovering behind the scenes, attention now shifts entirely to the META Apex in Las Vegas. From top to bottom, UFC Vegas 123 offers a unique blend of veteran tests and youthful ambition, all culminating on Halloween night under the bright lights of the Octagon.
