Tom “Big Train”Nolan

Tom Nolan is an Australian UFC lightweight who trains at Team Compton Training Centre in Brisbane. Nicknamed “Big Train,” he began training in mixed martial arts as a teenager while also playing rugby league, initially to improve his self-defense and wrestling. He later committed to MMA full time and earned a professional opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2023, where his first-round knockout of Bogdan Grad secured a UFC contract.

Nolan made his UFC debut in January 2024. After an unsuccessful first appearance, he rebuilt his approach and returned to the win column with victories over Victor Martinez, Alex Reyes, Viacheslav Borshchev, Charlie Campbell and Farès Ziam between May 2024 and June 2026. His UFC profile lists him as an active lightweight and records a height of 6 feet 3 inches. Nolan has described continued development in his close-range striking, while his recent performances have also shown a willingness to combine stand-up attacks with grappling.