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Eric Nolan

Welterweight Division

8-4-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

3

First Round Finishes

Eric Nolan
  • Last fight

    Win
    Baisangur Susurkaev
    Eric Nolan

    Susurkaev vs Nolan

    Aug. 16, 2025
  • Upcoming fight

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    Eric Nolan

    Hasanov vs Nolan

    Jun. 27, 2026

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Learn more about Eric Nolan's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Edison, United States
Trains at
Dante Rivera BJJ
Age
28
Height
74.00
Weight
183.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 16, 2025
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
41.50
  • Pro since 2021
     
  • Four wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)
     
  • Three first round finishes

UFC 319 (8/16/25) Nolan was submitted by Baisangur Susurkaev via rear-naked choke at 2:01 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in the Marine Corps because there was nothing else I wanted to do while I was there.

What professional titles have you held? CFFC welterweight champion

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? CFFC welterweight Next Gen champion

Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Purple belt in BJJ. Wrestled in New Jersey since I was five years old.

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My fight against Blaine Richards because he was the only opponent to finish me

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Dante Rivera because if I don’t say that, he’ll kill me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Graduated college at Monmouth University with a bachelor’s degree in homeland security with a minor in criminal justice.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a bouncer at Djais bar in Belmar, New Jersey

Personal Life / Background: 3 brothers, 2 sisters, I’m the oldest.

Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with? Theo Von, Jon Bernthal, J.D. Vance

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? Shooting, gaming, hitting the beach. Joined the United States Marine Corps at 17 as an infantry man, worked at Martial Arts Center of Excellence in the Marine Corps