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Tom Nolan
#13 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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 70 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 53 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 73 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 42 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 44 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 33 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME70ACCURACY53KO POWER73TAKEDOWNS42TD DEFENSE44SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY33ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 45% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 48% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 26% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 58% (UFC average 62%)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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