All MMA fightersKJ Noons
“King”
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9KO / TKO WINS
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4DECISION WINS
Profile
| Full name | Karl James Noons |
|---|---|
| Nickname | King |
| Date of birth | 7 Dec 1982 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Kailua-Kona, USA |
| Lives in | San Diego, USA |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Team | The Arena |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | since 2002 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 12 Oct 2002 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Joshua Burkman, 6 Feb 2016 |
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Titles and honours
- Former EliteXC Lightweight Champion
- Performance of the Night (x1)
Background
American lightweight from Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with a kickboxing and sanshou background who was the only EliteXC Lightweight Champion. He later fought for Strikeforce and the UFC.
Fight history
23 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Joshua Burkman | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson | 6 Feb 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Alex Oliveira | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:51 | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves | 30 May 2015 | Goiania, Goias, Brazil | |
| No contest | Daron Cruickshank | No contest (accidental eye poke) | 2 | 0:25 | The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale | 12 Dec 2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Sam Stout | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:30 | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy | 16 Apr 2014 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | Performance of the Night |
| Win | George Sotiropoulos | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3 | 19 Oct 2013 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Loss | Donald Cerrone | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2 | 25 May 2013 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Ryan Couture | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine | 12 Jan 2013 | ||
| Loss | Josh Thomson | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey | 3 Mar 2012 | ||
| Win | Billy Evangelista | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal | 17 Dec 2011 | ||
| Loss | Jorge Masvidal | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum | 18 Jun 2011 | ||
| Loss | Nick Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons 2 | 9 Oct 2010 | For the Strikeforce Welterweight Championship | |
| Win | Jorge Gurgel | TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:19 | Strikeforce: Houston | 21 Aug 2010 | Houston, Texas, USA | |
| Win | Conor Heun | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | Strikeforce: Los Angeles | 16 Jun 2010 | Los Angeles, California, USA | |
| Win | Andre Amado | Decision (unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | DREAM 13 | 22 Mar 2010 | ||
| Win | Yves Edwards | TKO (punches and elbows) | 1 | 0:48 | EliteXC: Return of the King | 14 Jun 2008 | ||
| Win | Nick Diaz | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 1 | 5:00 | EliteXC: Renegade | 10 Nov 2007 | ||
| Win | Edson Berto | KO (knee) | 3 | 0:45 | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | 27 Jul 2007 | ||
| Loss | Charles Bennett | KO (punch) | 1 | 3:43 | EliteXC: Destiny | 10 Feb 2007 | ||
| Win | Harris Sarmiento | TKO (punches) | 3 | 4:37 | Icon Sport: Opposites Attract | 28 Oct 2005 | ||
| Win | Bryson Kamaka | KO (head kick) | 1 | 1:20 | SuperBrawl: Icon | 23 Jul 2005 | ||
| Win | Malik Williams | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:43 | SuperBrawl 39: Destiny | 9 Apr 2005 | ||
| Loss | Buddy Clinton | Submission (heel hook) | 1 | 0:25 | REF: Renegades Extreme Fighting | 12 Oct 2002 | ||
| Win | Raul Guerra | TKO (corner stoppage) | 2 | REF: Renegades Extreme Fighting | 12 Oct 2002 | Pro debut |