Tom ‘Big Train’ Nolan scores third professional bout win with first round TKO

The 22-year-old Toowoomba mixed martial arts fighter is moving up the professional rankings after scoring his third win from as many fights. Watch the video here:

Toowoomba’s mixed martial arts (MMA) champion Tom “Big Train” Nolan took his professional career to three wins from as many professional fights at the Gold Coast on Saturday night.

Nolan scored a first round TKO in the bout.

“After a long camp, a broken orbital, detached retina and constant sickness, we got it done in the end,” he said after the fight.

“I have so many people that I couldn’t thank enough.

Toowoomba's Tom "Big Train" Nolan during his latest win on Saturday, July 17, 2022.

“My coaches and teammates at Team Compton Training Centre X PFS, you guys do so much for me and I appreciate it more than anything.

“My corner the dragon Elliot Compton, Zac Fat Albert Talbot and the VB Schooner Kahn Asgill with the unmatchable energy and coaching.

“Thank you to my sponsors and management RUBYSE for making this camp as smooth as possible.

“Thank you to my opponent Niam (Stephens) for the scrap and Eternal for the opportunity.”

The 22-year-old is looking to an international bout in the near future and will have a video conference with his manager this week to look at future bouts.

Toowoomba's Tom "Big Train" Nolan celebrates a first round knock out on Saturday, July 17, 2022.