Tom Nolan picked up a decision victory at UFC Vegas 118, taking the first two rounds on all three judges' scorecards. The result marks a significant win for the rising fighter.
Tom Nolan kept his momentum rolling at UFC Vegas 118 on June 7, 2026, earning a decision victory after controlling the opening two rounds so convincingly that all three judges awarded him both frames on their scorecards.
The 26-year-old Australian, nicknamed "Big Train," trains out of Team Compton Training Centre and carries a 10-1-0 professional record into the aftermath of this result. Standing six-foot-three with a 73-inch reach, Nolan fights out of a southpaw stance and has built a reputation as a well-rounded threat. His output numbers back that up — he lands 5.87 significant strikes per minute at 45 percent accuracy, while also posing a submission danger, averaging 1.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes of action.
Why it matters
- At just 26, Nolan improves to 10-1-0 and strengthens his case for a divisional ranking or a step up in competition.
- His combination of striking volume and submission activity makes him a difficult stylistic puzzle for opponents at any level.
- A dominant performance on the judges' scorecards, rather than a finish, demonstrates his ability to control fights across multiple rounds — a quality that tends to attract matchmakers' attention.
