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Tom Nolan

Lightweight Division

8-1-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

4

First Round Finishes

Tom Nolan

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Tom Nolan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Australia
Trains at
Team Compton Training Centre
Age
24
Height
75.00
Weight
155.50
Octagon Debut
Jan. 13, 2024
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
43.00
  • Pro since 2020
     
  • Five wins by KO
     
  • Four first-round finishes
     
  • Reported 6-1, 1 NC amateur record

UFC 305 (8/17/24) Nolan won a three round unanimous decision over Alex Reyes

UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Nolan stopped Victor Martinez via strikes at 3:50 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (1/13/24) Nolan was stopped by Nikolas Motta via strikes at 1:03 of the first round 

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7

Episode one (8/8/23) Nolan knocked out Bogdan Grad at 1:23 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2014 when I was 14 years old for self-defense and to gain wrestling skills to add to my rugby league skills.

Training: I train four times a day / six times a week with a mixture of different training sessions like MMA striking, MMA grappling, roadwork, sprints, strength, sparring, wall work, wrestling, BJJ, Muay Thai 

What ranks and titles have you held? BJJ brown belt 

Do you have any heroes? I grew up watching Anderson Silva, but now it is Cory Sandhagen. And also, my older brother Luke.

What was your job before you started fighting? Apprentice Plumber 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2x XFC featherweight champion 

Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce choke 

Favorite Striking technique: Spinning back kick