LAS VEGAS – Tom Nolan ’s extra blow after knocking out Bogdan Grad was absolutely intentional. Nolan (6-0) secured the only finish of the night when he needed less than 90 seconds to stop Grad (11-2) on Tuesday at Dana White’s Contender Series 57. Nolan knocked Grad down with a left hook which appeared enough to finish the fight, but proceeded to land a vicious follow-up shot. An animated Nolan mouthed off at Grad, but he said there was a reason for his actions. “This guy’s been trash talking me the whole time,” Nolan told MMA Junkie and other reporters. “When I was younger, I didn’t quite stand up for myself the way I should have, and I’ve learned from that
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DWCS 57 winner Tom Nolan says follow-up punch after knockout was payback for disrespect – MMA Junkie