MMA Match Preview: Tom Nolan (9-1) vs. Charlie Campbell (9-2)

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Venue, Date & Time

Event: UFC Fight Night 260: Ulberg vs. Reyes

Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia

Main Card Start: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT / 11:00 PM GMT / 9:00 AM AWST (Sunday local time)

Bout Billing: Main Card (Lightweight, 155 lbs)

Injury Report

Tom Nolan: No reported injuries; cleared for competition.

Charlie Campbell: Previously linked to a different matchup earlier in the year but enters this fight healthy.

Status: Both fighters cleared; no late withdrawals or medical suspensions reported.

Recent Form & Fight History

Tom Nolan (9–1, 3-1 UFC)

W – Viacheslav Borshchev (Decision, 2025)

W – Alex Reyes (Decision, 2024)

W – Victor Martinez (KO, 2024)

L – Nikolas Motta (KO, UFC debut, 2024)

W – Regional circuit wins prior to UFC

Charlie Campbell (9–2, 2-0 UFC)

W – Trevor Peek (Decision, 2024)

W – Alex Reyes (KO, UFC debut, 2023)

W – Regional KO win (2023)

L – Chris Duncan (KO, DWCS 2022)

W – Multiple regional finishes prior to UFC

Betting Trends:

Nolan has won 3 straight, averaging 5.82 significant strikes landed/min but absorbing 4.85/min with only 46% defense.

Campbell is 2-0 in UFC, landing 5.55 strikes/min at 54% accuracy, while absorbing fewer (3.73/min) with 55% defense.

Campbell mixes in wrestling (2.95 takedowns per 15 min, 40% accuracy), while Nolan rarely shoots (0.41 per 15 min, 12% accuracy).

Nolan’s southpaw stance and 6’3” frame create range problems, but his hittability is a concern.

Campbell’s efficiency and wrestling versatility make him a live underdog.

FIGHT ODDS

Tom Nolan                          + 275

Charlie Campbell             – 350

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 26, 2025

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