Eric Nolan UFC Baku Fight Night | New Jersey’s GGL in His Corner
Eric ‘Night Time’ Nolan is a UFC welterweight fighter from Edison, New Jersey, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran competing at UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan on June 27, 2026.
Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. is proud to stand behind New Jersey fighter and U.S. Marine veteran Eric “Night Time” Nolan as he steps onto the sport’s biggest stage. This Saturday, June 27, the Edison native competes at UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan, carrying his hometown and his home state into the Octagon.
When we first partnered with Eric in 2025, he was a rising contender fighting close to home, not yet a champion. He went on to win the Cage Fury welterweight title and step up to the UFC. A little over a year later, he is traveling halfway around the world to take on an undefeated hometown favorite in front of a hostile crowd. The stage has gotten bigger. The mission has not changed.
Quick Facts: Eric “Night Time” Nolan UFC Baku Debut
- Fighter: Eric “Night Time” Nolan (Edison, NJ native | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran)
- Event: UFC Fight Night (Welterweight Division)
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Location: National Gymnastics Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Opponent: Farman Hasanov (Undefeated Welterweight)
- Official Main Sponsor: Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. (New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm)
From the Marine Corps to the UFC Octagon
Eric’s story starts in Edison, New Jersey, where he has wrestled since he was five years old. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at 17 and served four years as an infantryman before discovering his calling in mixed martial arts. He went on to earn a degree from Monmouth University, train under Dante Rivera in Freehold Township (Monmouth County), and make his UFC debut at UFC 319 in 2025.
His journey resonated with our CEO and Managing Partner, Lawrence A. LeBrocq, who has known the Nolan family for years. The partnership came naturally, built on shared New Jersey roots and a shared belief in showing up for the people who count on you.
UFC Fight Night Schedule: Eric Nolan vs. Farman Hasanov in Baku
Eric returns to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night, live from the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. He meets Farman Hasanov, an undefeated Azerbaijani welterweight fighting in front of his home crowd. It is the kind of assignment that defines a fighter: enemy territory, a packed arena, and everything to prove. Eric would not want it any other way.
Why GGL Is in His Corner
Supporting Eric was an easy choice. He is a Marine, a mentor, and a fierce competitor who fights for something larger than himself. He coaches youth wrestlers, runs training sessions at his gym, and speaks openly about the challenges veterans face returning to civilian life. He has stayed close to the local community that raised him, and he carries Edison with him wherever he competes.
“The GGL WINS motto resonates with me as a fighter,” Eric has said. “I want to be part of a winning team with a winning mentality. Their preparation, dedication, and focus on success match how I approach every fight.”
That mindset is exactly why the partnership fits. Eric fights for the people in his corner. So do we. With an office in Edison (Middlesex County) and eleven more across New Jersey, our promise to the people of this state is simple: a team that answers, an attorney who knows your name, and the full weight of the firm pushing for everything you are owed.
New Jersey Personal Injury Lawyers
This Saturday, we are in Eric’s corner. If you or a loved one is seriously injured in a New Jersey car accident or workplace incident, we want to be in your corner.
Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq has recovered over $1 billion for families across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Essex counties.
One call puts the whole firm to work for you. Reach out today at ggllawyers.com.
