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Lasts 63 seconds in UFC debut
Nolan lost to Nikolas Motta via TKO (punches) at 1:03 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Well, that should just about do it for any hype that had been building behind Nolan. Making his UFC debut on the heels of an 83-second knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series last August, Nolan, who entered as a -360 favorite, got clipped by a one-two combination from Motta and went down like a ton of bricks. A few follow-up strikes later, and it was all over. Nolan has some theoretical potential simply because he won't be 24 years of age until early-March, but this performance may be impossible to overcome given the result and the caliber of competition he was facing.
Well, that should just about do it for any hype that had been building behind Nolan. Making his UFC debut on the heels of an 83-second knockout win on Dana White's Contender Series last August, Nolan, who entered as a -360 favorite, got clipped by a one-two combination from Motta and went down like a ton of bricks. A few follow-up strikes later, and it was all over. Nolan has some theoretical potential simply because he won't be 24 years of age until early-March, but this performance may be impossible to overcome given the result and the caliber of competition he was facing.
Set for UFC debut
Nolan will face Nikolas Motta on Jan. 13 i Las Vegas, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Nolan earned a UFC contract back in August when he beat Bogdan Grad via KO/TKO during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. The 6-foot-3 Nolan is a perfect 6-0 in his MMA career, though he's only been fighting since late 2020. He'll face a fighter in Motta who is just 1-2 in his UFC career, which dates back to 2022. Nolan will also possess a distinct six-inch reach advantage, but there's not much else that will separate the two lightweights in the ring.
Nolan earned a UFC contract back in August when he beat Bogdan Grad via KO/TKO during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. The 6-foot-3 Nolan is a perfect 6-0 in his MMA career, though he's only been fighting since late 2020. He'll face a fighter in Motta who is just 1-2 in his UFC career, which dates back to 2022. Nolan will also possess a distinct six-inch reach advantage, but there's not much else that will separate the two lightweights in the ring.
Quick knockout ensures contract
Nolan defeated Bogdan Grad via KO/TKO (punches) at 1:23 of Round 1 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of five fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
In a night full of decisions, Nolan emphatically separated himself from the pack, dropping Grad first with a short left hook before landing a shot in close to turn out the lights. While he's only six fights into his MMA career, one could be forgiven if the power, technique, and nationality reminded them of another dominant force from the Contender Series in Jack Della Maddalena. It may be too early to forecast success at the highest level, but Nolan showed enough during his brief stint at the Apex to leave fans anticipating his UFC debut.
In a night full of decisions, Nolan emphatically separated himself from the pack, dropping Grad first with a short left hook before landing a shot in close to turn out the lights. While he's only six fights into his MMA career, one could be forgiven if the power, technique, and nationality reminded them of another dominant force from the Contender Series in Jack Della Maddalena. It may be too early to forecast success at the highest level, but Nolan showed enough during his brief stint at the Apex to leave fans anticipating his UFC debut.