Nolan grew up in London where he tried Wing Chun and Taekwondo before switching to Muay Thai and settling at The Minotaur Gym, future Knowlesy Academy.

Under the teaching of Christian Knowles, Nolan started to compete regularly at the age of 13 in both Muay Thai and kickboxing rules often against older opponents.

[2] On 4 March 2017 Nolan captured his first professional title when he defeated Dean Blunt by unanimous decision, becoming the IKF Pro Muay Thai British champion.

[3] On 29 September 2017 Nolan faced Anthony Njokuani at the inaugural Triumphant fight series event in Rohnert Park, California, United States.

[7] The decision was controversial due to the referee judging as a slip what appeared to be a knockdown from an elbow strike landed by Nolan during the first round.

[8] On 22 November 2019 Nolan registered his first win under the ONE banner as he defeated Brown Pinas by unanimous decision at ONE Championship: Edge Of Greatness.

[9] On 7 November 2021 Nolan challenged Youssef Boughanem for his WBC Muay Thai World title at a Real Fighters promotion event in Hilversum, Netherlands.