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Tom Nolan
#15 Lightweight

Tom Nolan

W5
“Big Train”
11-1-0
0Gatekeeper
/Lightweight/Age 26/Southpaw/6' 3"/73″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
92%
SLpM
4.8
Str Acc
45%
Str Def
48%
TD Avg
1.1
TD Def
58%
Sub Avg
1.4
Finish
55%

At a Glance

4.8
SLpM
top 18%
45%
Str Acc
median
1.1
TD Avg
below average
55%
Finish %
top 3%
48%
Str Def
below average
Tom Nolan "Big Train" is a southpaw Lightweight mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 11-1-0, the fighter boasts a 92% win rate across 12 pro contests, finishing 55% of opponents inside the distance.
Career Arc
12 fightspeak +10 · current +10

Skill Profile

VOLUME70ACCURACY53KO POWER73TAKEDOWNS42TD DEFENSE44SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY33ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
4.84+1.42 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.74+0.56 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.08-0.44 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.40+1.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.74)Landed (4.84)
0
+1.10

Wins by Method

55%Finish
KO/TKO545%
Submission19%
Decision545%
11 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (11)
5 KO
1 SUB
5 DEC
Losses (1)
1 KO

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
W
Sub
W
Dec
W
Dec
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
20/43(47%)
R2
23/50(46%)
R3
17/39(44%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
78%
19%
Distance: 176Clinch: 43Ground: 8
Target
50%
32%
18%
Head: 114Body: 72Leg: 41

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
0:52
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.4
TD Success Rate
25%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
5 of 12
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-0
Fight History6 UFC + 6 pre-UFC
12 fights11W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WFares Ziam
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026DU-DEC35:00
WIN
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
Opening Odds
+540/-1055
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim
2026-06-06
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