Liam Nolan
BornLiam Emmanuel Nolan-Guigne
(1997-05-27) 27 May 1997
Bordeaux, France
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) [1]
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofLondon, England
TeamKnowlesy Academy
TrainerChristian Knowles
Years active2013–present
Kickboxing record
Total30
Wins22
By knockout15
Losses7
Draws1

Liam Nolan is a British Muay Thai fighter who competes for the ONE Championship organization. He is the reigning WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Champion.

Biography and career

Early years

Nolan grew up in London where he tried Wing Chun and Taekwondo before switching to Muay Thai and settling at The Minotaur Gym, future Knowlesy Academy. Under the teaching of Christian Knowles, Nolan started to compete regularly at the age of 13 in both Muay Thai and kickboxing rules often against older opponents. By the time he was 16 years old Nolan had decided to leave school and pursue a professional career.[2]

On 4 March 2017 Nolan captured his first professional title when he defeated Dean Blunt by unanimous decision, becoming the IKF Pro Muay Thai British champion.[3]

On 29 September 2017 Nolan faced Anthony Njokuani at the inaugural Triumphant fight series event in Rohnert Park, California, United States. Nolan won by split decision and became the WMC Intercontinental -72.5 kg Champion.[4]

On 5 May 2018 Nolan traveled to France to compete on the Hanuman Fight event where he defeated Papou Samaké by decision after five rounds.[5]

On 6 October 2018 Nolan faced Connor McCormack at the Roar Combat League 10 event. The fight would determine the #1 rated Super Welterweight fighter in the Uk and a new Roar Combat League champion. Nolan won by split decision.[6]

ONE Championship

In January 2019 Liam Nolan signed a contract with ONE Championship. He made his debut on 8 March 2019 at ONE Championship: Reign of Valor against Enriko Kehl under kickboxing rules. Nolan was defeated by second-round TKO.

On 16 August 2019 Nolan faced Bangpleenoi PetchyindeeAcademy at ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold. The fight was disputed at a catchweight of 72 kg. He lost the fight by majority decision.[7] The decision was controversial due to the referee judging as a slip what appeared to be a knockdown from an elbow strike landed by Nolan during the first round.[8]

On 22 November 2019 Nolan registered his first win under the ONE banner as he defeated Brown Pinas by unanimous decision at ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness.[9]

WBC Muay Thai world middleweight champion

On 7 November 2021 Nolan challenged Youssef Boughanem for his WBC Muay Thai World title at a Real Fighters promotion event in Hilversum, Netherlands. Nolan won the fight by split decision, becoming the 8th WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Champion and handing his first loss under Muay Thai rules in six years to the former champion.[10]

Return to ONE Championship

In January 2022 Nolan announced he signed a new six-fight deal with ONE Championship.[11] He was booked to face Eduard Saik at ONE: Lights Out on 11 March 2022. His opponent was replaced on short notice by Kim Kyung Lock who Nolan accepted to face at a catchweight.[12] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[13]

Nolan faced Sinsamut Klinmee at ONE 159 on 22 July 2022, as a late notice replacement for Islam Murtazaev.[14] He lost the fight by a second-round knockout, as he was floored with a counter left hook.[15]

Nolan faced Eddie Abasolo on 19 November 2022, at ONE on Prime Video 4.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Nolan was scheduled to face Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong on 5 August 2023, at ONE Fight Night 13. However, Nolan withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Nauzet Trujillo.[18]

Nolan was scheduled to face Sinsamut Klinmee in a rematch on 4 November 2023, at ONE Fight Night 16.[19] However, Nolan pulled out for undisclosed reason and was replaced by Mouhcine Chafi.[20]

Nolan is scheduled to face Ali Aliev on January 13, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 18.[21]

Titles and accomplishments

Awards

  • Thai Fighter UK
    • 2018 Fighter of the Year[22]
    • 2021 Fighter of the Year[23]

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai and Kikcboxing record
22 Wins (15 (T)KOs), 7 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2024-01-13WinRussia Ali AlievONE Fight Night 18Bangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-11-19WinUnited States Eddie AbasoloONE on Prime Video 4Kallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-07-22LossThailand Sinsamut KlinmeeONE 159Kallang, SingaporeKO (Left hook)20:05
2022-03-11WinSouth Korea Kim Kyung LockONE: Lights OutKallang, SingaporeTKO (Knees)11:02
2021-11-07WinBelgium Youssef BoughanemReal Fighters PromotionsHilversum, NetherlandsDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight title.
2020-09-25WinPoland Amadeusz SakowiczRoar Combat League 20Cullompton, EnglandKO (Knee to the body)1
2019-11-22WinNetherlands Brown PinasONE Championship: Edge Of GreatnessKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-08-16LossThailand Bangpleenoi PetchyindeeAcademyONE Championship: Dreams of GoldBangkok, ThailandDecision (Majority)33:00
2019-03-08LossGermany Enriko KehlONE Championship 92: Reign of ValorYangon, MyanmarTKO (Left Knee to the Body)2
2018-12-01WinThailand Noppakao Kor KasanonRoar Combat League 12Harrow, EnglandTKO (Middle Kick/Arm Injury)5
2018-10-06WinUnited Kingdom Connor McCormackRoar Combat League 10Harrow, EnglandDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the Roar Combat League World Super Welterweight title.
2018-05-05WinFrance Papou SamakéHanuman Fight IVSaint-Hilaire-de-Riez, FranceDecision53:00
2018-03-10WinUnited Kingdom Charlie GuestStand and BangWoking, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-12-23WinThailand YodsanklaiBest of Samui, Petchbuncha StadiumKo Samui, ThailandKO1
2017-09-29WinNigeria Anthony NjokuaniTriumphant I Muay Thai Series 1Rohnert Park, California, United StatesDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WMC Intercontinental -160 lbs title.
2017-08-06WinUnited Kingdom Chris MelhuishRoad to Muay Thai Grand PrixHarrow, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-03-04WinUnited Kingdom Dean BluntPantheon Fight Series IMPERIUMHastings, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the IKF Pro Muay Thai British -160 lbs title.
2017-02-11LossBarbados Leyton CollymoreRoar Combat League 5Bolton, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-05-28LossPoland Dominik MatuszRoar Combat LeagueWatford, EnglandDecision (Split)53:00
2013-LossUnited Kingdom Kane ChamberlainSmash Muay Thai 6EnglandTKO5
2013-03-09WinUnited Kingdom Luke ImesonSmash Muay Thai 3Liverpool, EnglandDecision (Majority)53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai Record[24]
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2022-06-02LossMorocco Youssef AssouikIFMA World Championships 2022, Semi FinalsAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDecision33:00
Wins 2022 IFMA World Championships -75kg Bronze Medal.
2022-05-31WinSlovenia Domen VidmarIFMA World Championships 2022, Quarter FinalsAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-05-30WinKazakhstan Marat BakytzhanIFMA World Championships 2022, Second RoundAbu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDecision (Unanimous)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

  1. ↑ "Liam Nolan ONE Championship profile". onefc.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Hothi, Anoop. "Ambitions of a Muay Thai Fighter: Liam Nolan". youtube.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "Results From Phantheon Fight Series Presents "IMPERIUM"". iabboxing.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Scott, Andrew. "A Triumphant Success!". wmcmuaythai.org. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Français et Hilairois font le job Hanuman Fight IV à St-Hilaire-de-Riez". ouest-france.fr. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Liam Nolan vs Connor McCormack – Roar Combat League 10". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "ONE Championship 2019: Dreams of Gold Results and Highlights". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "Bangpleenoi Digs Deep To Outscore Liam Nolan In Three-Round Battle". onefc.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  9. ↑ "Nederlandse top thaibokser loopt tegen verlies aan". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  10. ↑ "Youssef Boughanem perd sa ceinture mondiale WBC". boxemag.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  11. ↑ "Liam Nolan reveals he has penned a six-fight deal with ONE Championship". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  12. ↑ De Rozario, James (9 March 2022). "Liam Nolan vs. Kim Kyung Lock set for ONE: Lights Out". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  13. ↑ "ONE Lights Out results: Le stops Tonon, Lineker wins belt". South China Morning Post. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  14. ↑ Taylor, Tom (20 July 2022). "ONE Championship 159 line-up updated with new matchups after last-minute cancellations". scmp.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  15. ↑ Goyder, James (22 July 2022). "Sinsamut Klinmee knocks Liam Nolan out cold!". asianmma.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  16. ↑ Ben Coate (2 November 2022). "Full Card Revealed For ONE On Prime Video 4: Abbasov Vs. Lee On November 18". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  17. ↑ Staff (19 November 2022). "Kelly, Haggerty, Nolan, Emilbek Uulu Earn Victories On ONE On Prime Video 4 Lead Card". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 19 November 2022.
  18. ↑ "Tye Ruotolo to face Dagi Arslanaliev at ONE Fight Night 13; Rungrawee gets new opponent". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  19. ↑ Cox, Rob (29 September 2023). "Sinsamut rematches Liam Nolan at ONE Fight Night 16". Asian MMA. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  20. ↑ "Sinsamut, Seksan get new opponents for ONE Fight Night 16 on Prime Video". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  21. ↑ "ONE Championship news round-up: Reug Reug contract exclusive, Rodtang injury update, Nolan fight latest". South China Morning Post. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
  22. ↑ "Liam Nolan Claims Male Fighter of the Year in Thai Fighter UK Awards". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  23. ↑ "Thai Fighter UK Muay Thai Award Winners 2021". youtube.com. Fight Record. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  24. ↑ "IFMA profile Liam Emmanuel Nolan-Guigne". ifmalive.com. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
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