Tom Nolan

"Big Train"

MMA Record: 10-1-0
UFC Record: 4-1-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Tom Nolan "Big Train" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Tom Nolan has 4 wins in the UFC. Tom Nolan lands an average of 5.87 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.74 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

5
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Tom Nolan, a formidable mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 10 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., Nolan stands tall at 6' 3' with a reach of 73'. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, he demonstrates a unique style that has captivated audiences. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC career, Nolan averages 5.87 significant strikes per minute, landing 45% of them accurately while absorbing an average of 4.73 strikes per minute. His striking defense stands at 48%, and he attempts an average of 1.9 submissions per 15 minutes. Additionally, Nolan manages to secure a takedown every 20 minutes with a success rate of 22%. Throughout his career, Nolan has achieved notable victories, including a significant win against Charlie Campbell, who held an ELO rating of 1036 at the time. In recent fights, he demonstrated resilience and skill, winning four out of his last five bouts. His most recent victory was against Charlie Campbell via rear naked choke on September 27th, 2025. Prior to that, Nolan defeated Viacheslav Borshchev in a unanimous decision, followed by a knockout win over Alex Reyes and another unanimous decision against Victor Martinez. However, he suffered a setback earlier in the year when he lost to Nikolas Motta via KO/TKO punches on January 13th, 2024.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1036

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 3'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Mar 08 2000
Age
25
Peak ELO
1055
ELO Rank
400 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
58-27-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
982.8
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
975.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.87
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
45%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.73
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
48%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.74
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
22%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.9
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Tom Nolan Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-09-27 UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes Charlie Campbell SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 4:08 Win
2025-02-08 UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2 Viacheslav Borshchev U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-08-17 UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya Alex Reyes U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-05-18 UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy Victor Martinez KO/TKO Knee 1 3:50 Win
2024-01-13 UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 Nikolas Motta KO/TKO Punches 1 1:03 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Tom Nolan ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
5 2025-09-27 Charlie Campbell 1036 Win +21 1055
4 2025-02-08 Viacheslav Borshchev 997 Win +15 1034
3 2024-08-17 Alex Reyes 971 Win +14 1019
2 2024-05-18 Victor Martinez 985 Win +21 1005
1 2024-01-13 Nikolas Motta 993 Loss -16 984

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