Liam Nolan (Muay Thai)

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Liam Nolan
BornLiam Emmanuel Nolan-Guigne
(1997-05-27) 27 May 1997 (age 27)
Bordeaux, France
Nationality Flag of the United Kingdom.svg British
Height1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in) [1]
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Style Muay Thai
Stance Southpaw
Fighting out of London, England
TeamKnowlesy Academy
TrainerChristian Knowles
Years active2013–present
Kickboxing record
Total31
Wins22
By knockout15
Losses8
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.

Contents

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 faced Ali Aliev on January 13, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 18. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

Nolan faced WMC Spain Champion Nauzet Trujillo on February 17, 2024 at ONE Fight Night 19, losing the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Titles and accomplishments

Awards

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai and Kikcboxing record
22 Wins (15 (T)KOs), 8 Losses, 1 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2024-02-17Loss Flag of Spain.svg Nauzet Trujillo ONE Fight Night 19 Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2024-01-13Win Flag of Russia.svg Ali Aliev ONE Fight Night 18 Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-11-19Win Flag of the United States.svg Eddie Abasolo ONE on Prime Video 4 Kallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-07-22Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Sinsamut Klinmee ONE 159 Kallang, SingaporeKO (Left hook)20:05
2022-03-11Win Flag of South Korea.svg Kim Kyung Lock ONE: Lights Out Kallang, Singapore TKO (Knees)11:02
2021-11-07Win Flag of Morocco.svg Youssef Boughanem Real Fighters Promotions Hilversum, Netherlands Decision (Split)53:00
Wins the WBC Muay Thai World Middleweight title.
2020-09-25Win Flag of Poland.svg Amadeusz SakowiczRoar Combat League 20 Cullompton, England KO (Knee to the body)1
2019-11-22Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Brown Pinas ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness Kallang, Singapore Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2019-08-16Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Bangpleenoi PetchyindeeAcademy ONE Championship: Dreams of Gold Bangkok, Thailand Decision (Majority)33:00
2019-03-08Loss Flag of Germany.svg Enriko Kehl ONE Championship 92: Reign of Valor Yangon, Myanmar TKO (Left Knee to the Body)2
2018-12-01Win Flag of Thailand.svg Noppakao Kor KasanonRoar Combat League 12 Harrow, England TKO (Middle Kick/Arm Injury)5
2018-10-06Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Connor McCormackRoar Combat League 10 Harrow, England Decision (Split)53:00
Wins the Roar Combat League World Super Welterweight title.
2018-05-05Win Flag of France.svg Papou SamakéHanuman Fight IV Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France Decision53:00
2018-03-10Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charlie GuestStand and Bang Woking, England Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2017-12-23Win Flag of Thailand.svg YodsanklaiBest of Samui, Petchbuncha Stadium Ko Samui, Thailand KO1
2017-09-29Win Flag of Nigeria.svg Anthony Njokuani Triumphant I Muay Thai Series 1 Rohnert Park, California, United StatesDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the WMC Intercontinental -160 lbs title.
2017-08-06Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris MelhuishRoad to Muay Thai Grand Prix Harrow, England Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-03-04Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dean BluntPantheon Fight Series IMPERIUM Hastings, England Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Wins the IKF Pro Muay Thai British -160 lbs title.
2017-02-11Loss Flag of Barbados.svg Leyton CollymoreRoar Combat League 5 Bolton, England Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2016Win Flag of Italy.svg Alessio VettoriBritish Thai Fight 3 Liverpool, England Decision (Majority)33:00
2016-05-28Loss Flag of Poland.svg Dominik MatuszRoar Combat League Watford, England Decision (Split)53:00
2014Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke WarmerLegends Fight England TKO1
2014Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dwayne HarperUK Comers Liverpool, England TKO (Punch)30:43
2013Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dwayne TurnerThai Clash: Heroes England Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2013-Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kane ChamberlainSmash Muay Thai 6 England TKO5
2013-03-09Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke ImesonSmash Muay Thai 3 Liverpool, England Decision (Majority)53:00
2012Win Flag of Brazil.svg Dany AlvesUK v Brazil England Decision (Split)43:00
2012Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke HarperBritish Takeover Liverpool, England TKO20:10
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai Record [25]
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2022-06-02Loss Flag of Morocco.svg Youssef Assouik IFMA World Championships 2022, Semi Finals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision33:00
Wins 2022 IFMA World Championships -75kg Bronze Medal.
2022-05-31Win Flag of Slovenia.svg Domen VidmarIFMA World Championships 2022, Quarter Finals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2022-05-30Win Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Marat BakytzhanIFMA World Championships 2022, Second Round Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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