Liam Nolan (Muay Thai)

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.

Liamn Nolan
Born (1997-05-27) May 27, 1997
London, England
Nationality British
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) [1]
Weight72 kg (159 lb; 11 st 5 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
StyleMuay Thai
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofLondon, England
TeamKnowlesy Academy
TrainerChristian Knowles
Years active2013 - Present
Kickboxing record
Total39
Wins32
Losses7

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 -72.5 kg 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 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 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

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 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.[12] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[13]

Titles and accomplishments

Awards

  • Thai Fighter UK
    • 2018 Fighter of the Year[14]
    • 2021 Fighter of the Year[15]

Muay Thai record
Muay Thai and Kikcboxing record
32 Wins, 7 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2022-03-11Win Kim Kyung LockONE Championship: Lights OutKallang, SingaporeTKO (Knees)11:02
2021-11-07Win Youssef BoughanemReal Fighters PromotionsHilversum, NetherlandsDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight title.
2020-09-25Win Amadeusz SakowiczRoar Combat League 20Cullompton, EnglandKO (Knee to the body)1
2019-11-22Win Brown PinasONE Championship: Edge Of GreatnessKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-08-16Loss Bangpleenoi PetchyindeeAcademyONE Championship: Dreams of GoldBangkok, ThailandDecision (Majority)33:00
2019-03-08Loss Enriko KehlONE Championship 92: Reign of ValorYangon, MyanmarTKO (Left Knee to the Body)2
2018-12-01Win Noppakao Kor KasanonRoar Combat League 12Harrow, EnglandTKO (Middle Kick/Arm Injury)5
2018-10-06Win Connor McCormackRoar Combat League 10Harrow, EnglandDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the Roar Combat League World Super Welterweight title.
2018-05-05Win Papou SamakéHanuman Fight IVSaint-Hilaire-de-Riez, FranceDecision53:00
2018-03-10Win Charlie GuestStand and BangWoking, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-12-23Win YodsanklaiBest of Samui, Petchbuncha StadiumKo Samui, ThailandKO1
2017-09-29Win Anthony NjokuaniTriumphant I Muay Thai Series 1Rohnert Park, California, USADecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WMC Intercontinental -160 lbs title.
2017-08-06Win Chris MelhuishRoad to Muay Thai Grand PrixHarrow, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-03-04Win Dean BluntPantheon Fight Sriees IMPERIUMHastings, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the IKF Pro Muay Thai British -160 lbs title.
2017-02-11Loss Leyton CollymoreRoar Combat League 5Bolton, EnglandDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-05-28Loss Dominic MatuszRoar Combat LeagueWatford, EnglandDecision (Split)53:00
2013-03-09Win Luke ImesonSmash Muaythai 3Liverpool, EnglandDecision (Majority)53:00
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. "Liam Nolan Claims Male Fighter of the Year in Thai Fighter UK Awards". fightrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  15. "Thai Fighter UK Muay Thai Award Winners 2021". youtube.com. Fight Record. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
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