Episode 56: From U.S. Marine to CFFC Contender

Eric Nolan didn’t just dream about being a fighter—he walked into the ring and made it real. In this raw and inspiring episode, Eric shares the battles behind the battles, the doubters who pushed him harder, and the mindset that fuels his rise toward a UFC title shot. In this episode of Victim to Victory: Triumph Over Tragedy, Lawrence sits down with professional mixed martial artist Eric Nolan to uncover the gritty path from military life to the pro MMA stage. Eric opens up about the mental toughness forged in the Marines, the moment he took his shot, and the uphill climb through amateur fights, nose breaks, and self-doubt. Now on the cusp of a championship and eyeing the UFC, Eric shares what drives him and the promises he still intends to keep.  What to expect in this week’s episode: From Marine to MMA Fighter: Eric shares how his journey began with weekends watching UFC fights on base, and how a spontaneous Instagram message jumpstarted his career. The Amateur Grind to Going Pro: Learn how Eric dominated New Jersey’s amateur scene and transitioned to professional fighting; in the beginning, he learned on the fly without coaches or a team. Inside the Cage: Adrenaline, Chaos, and Calm: What really happens in the hours and minutes before a fight? Eric breaks down the intense pre-fight ritual and mental warfare of stepping into the cage. Family, Brotherhood, and the Team Behind the Fighter: Discover how Eric’s upbringing with two father figures and his tight-knit team fuel his discipline, growth, and emotional toughness. Fighting for Legacy, Not Just Glory: Eric reveals why he fights. It’s not just for fame or money, but to honor promises made to his Marine brothers and to build a future for his family.If you’ve ever faced doubters, felt the pull of a dream others didn’t understand, or wondered what it takes to truly fight for something, then this is your episode.  Guest Info: Eric Nolan is the #404 ranked MMA fighter in the North America region. Nolan is also ranked in 3 North America sub-regions (US Northeast, Pennsylvania, New Jersey). He is only ranked in regions where he has fought at least 2 times out of his last 6 MMA bouts. Nolan is ranked at Welterweight in each region, since he fought at least once in the weight class in his last 2 fights. GGLResources: Website:⁠https://www.gglwins.com/⁠  Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/GarcesGrablerLebrocq/⁠  Twitter (X):⁠https://www.x.com/ggl_wins⁠  Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/ggl_wins⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gglwins_espanol⁠  LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/garces-grabler-lebrocq/⁠  YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@garcesgrablerlebrocq⁠  New Clients: 855-GGL-WINS  ⁠[e-mail] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices