UFC Fight Night 260: Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell Preview & Prediction
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An exciting lightweight tilt kicks off the main card, as hometown favorite, Tom Nolan, throws down with slick boxer, Charlie Campbell.
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Where is UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes? RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
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What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
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UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes main card
Carlos Ulberg vs Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
Jimmy Crute vs Ivan Erslan (Light Heavyweight)
Jack Jenkins vs Ramon Taveras (Featherweight)
Jake Matthews vs Neil Magny (Welterweight)
Justin Tafa vs Louie Sutherland (Heavyweight)
Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell (Lightweight)
UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs Reyes prelims
Navajo Stirling vs Rodolfo Bellato (Light Heavyweight)
Cameron Rowston vs Andre Petroski (Middleweight)
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott (Welterweight)
Jamie Mullarkey vs Rolando Bedoya (Lightweight)
Colby Thicknesse vs Josias Musasa (Bantamweight)
Michelle Montague vs Luana Carolina (Women’s Bantamweight)
Brando Pericic vs Elisha Ellison (Heavyweight)
Loma Lookboonmee vs Alexia Thainara (Women’s Strawweight)
Tom Nolan: Riding a three fight win streak, "Big Train" aims to build on his impressive momentum
Australian DWCS graduate Tom Nolan (9-1) endured a difficult start to his UFC career, losing by brutal first round KO to Nikolas Motta in his debut last January. However, despite a chastening arrival in the MMA big leagues, the towering “Big Train” has rebounded in style, reeling off a three fight win streak to right the ship and earn the biggest match of his career to date. At 6’3 with an impressive 73.5’ reach, the 25 year old Nolan is about as rangy as they get at lightweight. However, despite his seemingly slender frame, the Australian striker packs a lot of power, using his length effectively to ping opponents with spiteful shots from unorthodox angles.
Charlie Campbell: "The Cannibal" enters this contest looking to maintain his undefeated UFC tenure
Despite suffering one of the more devastating defeats ever seen on DWCS at the hands of Chris Duncan, Charlie Campbell (9-2) eventually earned his way into the UFC following a superb KO on the regional scene in his return appearance. “The Cannibal” is undefeated in his Octagon tenure to date, scoring a first round KO over Alex Reyes and a unanimous decision over Trevor Peek in his last appearance. A polished counter boxer who steadily moves forward behind an educated jab, Campbell also possesses underrated wrestling ability, something he complements with spiteful ground and pound.
Tom Nolan vs Charlie Campbell prediction
While he’s undoubtedly improved considerably since his debut, if Nolan is getting flat-lined by Nikolas Motta, it’s hard to escape the sensation that Campbell might just have the power and technique to put his lights out here.
Entering this contest on a three fight win streak, the Australian is on a good run since his devastating debut defeat. However, it’s important to note that his wins have come over Victor Martinez, Alex Reyes, and Viacheslav Borschev; not necessarily competition to write home about.
Coming off a gritty win over the ever-game tough out Trevor Peek, Campbell is a considerable step up in talent from these names. People forget, man; “The Cannibal” was absolutely piecing Chris Duncan up on the feet prior to the KO. Considering the absolute tear that “The Problem” is currently on in the 155 pound shark tank, Campbell’s sole career defeat outside of a decision loss in just his second professional fight continues to age better by the day.
A perennial threat courtesy of his size and finishing potential alone, Nolan’s power and length means that there’s always a chance that “Big Train” manages to land something murderous at range - maybe even a knee up the middle as the American rushes in. However, the pick is for Campbell to consistently get the better of the striking exchanges - potentially throwing in well-timed bursts of offensive wrestling - to win a convincing decision or score a stoppage on the feet.
Prediction: Charlie Campbell to win
