Liam Nolan (Muay Thai)
| Liamn Nolan | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 27, 1997 London, England |
| Nationality |  British |
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) [1] |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Fighting out of | London, England |
| Team | Knowlesy Academy |
| Trainer | Christian Knowles |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Losses | 7 |
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 March 4, 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 September 29, 2017 Nolan faced Anthony Njokuani at the inaugural Triumphant fight series event in Rohnert Park, California, USA. Nolan won by split decision and became the WMC Intercontinental -72.5kg Champion.[4]
On May 5, 2018 Nolan traveled to France to compete on the Hanuman Fight event where he defeated Papou Samaké by decision after five rounds.[5]
On October 6, 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 crown 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 March 8, 2019 at ONE Championship: Reign of Valor against Enriko Kehl under kickboxing rules. Nolan was defeated by second-round TKO.
On August 16, 2019 Nolan faced at ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold. The fight was disputed at a catchweight of 72kg. 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 November 22, 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 November 7, 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[]
Nolan was booked to face Eduard Saik at ONE Championship: Lights Out on March 11, 2022. His opponent was replaced on short notice by Kim Kyung Lock who Nolan accepted to face at a catchweight.[11] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[12]
Titles and accomplishments[]
- ONE Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Kim Kyung Lock
- World Boxing Council Muay Thai
- 2021 WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight Champion
- Roar Combat League
- 2018 RCL World Super Welterweight Champion
- World Muay Thai Council
- 2017 WMC Intercontinental -160 lbs Champion
- International Kickboxing Federation
- 2017 IKF Pro Muay Thai British -160 lbs Champion
Awards
- Thai Fighter UK
- 2018 Fighter of the Year[13]
Muay Thai record[]
| 32 Wins, 7 Losses, 1 Draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-11 | Win |  Kim Kyung Lock |
ONE Championship: Lights Out | Kallang, Singapore | TKO (Knees) | 1 | 1:02 | |
| 2021-11-07 | Win |  Youssef Boughanem |
Real Fighters Promotions | Hilversum, Netherlands | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight title. | ||||||||
| 2020-09-25 | Win |  Amadeusz Sakowicz |
Roar Combat League 20 | Cullompton, England | KO (Knee to the body) | 1 | ||
| 2019-11-22 | Win |  Brown Pinas |
ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness | Kallang, Singapore | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-08-16 | Loss |  |
ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2019-03-08 | Loss |  Enriko Kehl |
ONE Championship 92: Reign of Valor | Yangon, Myanmar | TKO (Left Knee to the Body) | 2 | ||
| 2018-12-01 | Win | Noppakao Kor Kasanon |
Roar Combat League 12 | Harrow, England | TKO (Middle Kick/Arm Injury) | 5 | ||
| 2018-10-06 | Win | Connor McCormack |
Roar Combat League 10 | Harrow, England | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the Roar Combat League World Super Welterweight title. | ||||||||
| 2018-05-05 | Win |  Papou Samaké |
Hanuman Fight IV | Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2018-03-10 | Win | Charlie Guest |
Stand and Bang | Woking, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-12-23 | Win | Yodsanklai |
Best of Samui, Petchbuncha Stadium | Ko Samui, Thailand | KO | 1 | ||
| 2017-09-29 | Win |  Anthony Njokuani |
Triumphant I Muay Thai Series 1 | Rohnert Park, California, USA | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the WMC Intercontinental -160 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2017-08-06 | Win | Chris Melhuish |
Road to Muay Thai Grand Prix | Harrow, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2017-03-04 | Win | Dean Blunt |
Pantheon Fight Sriees IMPERIUM | Hastings, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins the IKF Pro Muay Thai British -160 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2017-02-11 | Loss | Leyton Collymore |
Roar Combat League 5 | Bolton, England | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-05-28 | Loss | Dominic Matusz |
Roar Combat League | Watford, England | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-03-09 | Win | Luke Imeson |
Smash Muaythai 3 | Liverpool, England | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
References[]
- ^ "Liam Nolan ONE Championship profile". onefc.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ Hothi, Anoop. "Ambitions of a Muay Thai Fighter: Liam Nolan". youtube.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Results From Phantheon Fight Series Presents "IMPERIUM"". iabboxing.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ Scott, Andrew. "A Triumphant Success!". wmcmuaythai.org. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Français et Hilairois font le job Hanuman Fight IV à St-Hilaire-de-Riez". ouest-france.fr. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Liam Nolan vs Connor McCormack – Roar Combat League 10". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "ONE Championship 2019: Dreams of Gold Results and Highlights". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Bangpleenoi Digs Deep To Outscore Liam Nolan In Three-Round Battle". onefc.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Nederlandse top thaibokser loopt tegen verlies aan". vechtsportinfo.nl. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Youssef Boughanem perd sa ceinture mondiale WBC". boxemag.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ De Rozario, James (9 March 2022). "Liam Nolan vs. Kim Kyung Lock set for ONE: Lights Out". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "ONE Lights Out results: Le stops Tonon, Lineker wins belt". South China Morning Post. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
- ^ "Liam Nolan Claims Male Fighter of the Year in Thai Fighter UK Awards". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- 1997 births
- Living people
- British Muay Thai practitioners
- British male kickboxers
- ONE Championship kickboxers