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Draft:Tom Nolan (MMA Fighter)

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Thomas Joseph Nolan
BornMarch 8, 2000
Toowoomba, Queensland Australia
NicknameBig Train
ResidenceBrisbane, Queensland Australia
DivisionLightweight
StyleFreestyle
TeamTeam Compton Training Center
TrainerSteve Compton, Elliot Compton
RankBrown Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins7
By knockout5
By decision2
Losses1
By knockout1

Tom Nolan is a professional MMA fighter, currently competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[1] . Prior to competing in the UFC, Nolan primarily fought for Eternal Fighting Championship in Australia; he earned his UFC contract via first round KO on Season 7 / Week 1 of Dana White's Contenders Series.[2]

BACKGROUND

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Nolan was born in Toowoomba, Queensland Australia on March 8th, 2000. He began training MMA as a way to stay in shape for Rugby League during the off-season, but quickly gave up rugby league to fully commit himself to MMA. At 16, Nolan made his amateur debut with Eternal MMA, going 6-1 as an amateur before turning pro in 2020. Nolan went 5-0 (3 wins by KO/TKO) before being called up to DWCS. At the time of his signing, Nolan was ranked the #1 Lightweight in Australia/New Zealand by tapology.[3]

UFC CAREER

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Tom Nolan earned his UFC contract during Season 7 / Week 1 of Dana White's Contenders Series, via vicious 1st round KO of Bogdan Grad. The violent knockout quickly went viral, drawing positive reactions from Dana White who called Nolan "A straight Killer," and upon offering Nolan a contract told him "you have a bright future."[4]

Nolan made his official UFC debut against Nikolas Motta on January 13, 2024 where he took his first professional loss via 1st round TKO.

Nolan made his second UFC appearance on May 18. 2024, winning with a 1st round TKO via knee to the body over Victor Martinez.

Tom Nolan is scheduled to next appear for the promotion August 17, 2024 at UFC 305 against Alex Reyes.[5]

PERSONAL LIFE

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Nolan got his "Big Train" nickname from the UFC video game, when a friend gave the name to his character as a reference to Thomas The Tank Engine.

Prior to becoming a pro fighter, Nolan was a plumbing apprentice under his brother Luke Nolan. Luke has been in the corner for everyone of Tom's UFC fights.

Following his second UFC fight, Nolan used his win money to purchase an engagement ring for his then girlfriend, their engagement was confirmed shortly after.

References

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  1. ^ "Tom Nolan | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  2. ^ Marrocco, Steven (2023-08-08). "DWCS Season 7, Week 1 results: 5 contracts awarded, Tom Nolan shines with knockout". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  3. ^ "Tom Nolan ("Big Train") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  4. ^ "'Most deadly shot I've seen': Tom Nolan earns UFC shot with brutal KO of 'trash-talking' Insta troll". Fox Sports. 2023-08-09. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
  5. ^ "Tom Nolan ("Big Train") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-07-18.

https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/145210-tom-nolan

https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/8/8/23825295/dwcs-season-7-week-1-results-5-contracts-awarded-tom-nolan-shines-with-knockout

https://www.ufc.com/athlete/tom-nolan