British striker Liam Nolan is happy for his scheduled combat later this week. It is not going to solely be his return to motion after over a yr but in addition as a result of it will likely be proven to his supporters again house via sports activities broadcaster Sky Sports.

‘Lethal’ is featured in a light-weight Muay Thai conflict in opposition to ONE-debuting Russian fighter Ali Aliev at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video on January 12 in Bangkok, Thailand.

It is part of a nine-fight offering occurring on the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium and airing stay in U.S. primetime without spending a dime to current Prime Video subscribers in North America.

The airing of the occasion can even mark the beginning of the broadcasting partnership signed final yr between ONE Championship and Sky Sports, the main sports activities broadcaster within the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Speaking to ONE Championship, Liam Nolan touched on the importance of the promotion’s agreement with Sky Sports for fighters like him hailing from the U.Ok. and surrounding areas.

The 26-year-old Knowlesy Academy affiliate stated:

“It might be life-changing. We’ll be capable of safe greater sponsorships due to it. When I consider Sky Sports, I consider [English pro boxers] Tony Bellew and Callum Smith and the way huge of superstars they’ve grow to be.

“Maybe in the future we could be going that way. It’s extra motivation to perform on the night.”

Liam Nolan out to get an announcement win at ONE Fight Night 18

Aware that Sky Sports can be broadcasting his upcoming combat to his supporters within the U.Ok., Liam Nolan is gunning for an announcement victory to mark the event.

The north Londoner will return to motion at ONE Fight Night 18 on Prime Video on January 12 in Thailand, taking over ONE newcomer Ali Aliev of Russia. It can be a part of the occasion which kicks off the broadcasting partnership between ONE Championship and Sky Sports.

Liam Nolan, who’s coming off a unanimous resolution victory over American Eddie Abasolo in November 2022, spoke of the mindset he has leading to his next fight, notably since it will likely be proven again house via Sky Sports.

He stated:

“No pressure, just excitement. I’m excited to make the most of the massive opportunity and I’m coming to make a statement.”

ONE Fight Night 18 is headlined by the featherweight MMA showdown between Russian Shamil Gasanov and South Korean Oh Ho Taek.