Pro Record
"King Karl"
11-5-0
KJ Noons
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- Given Name: Karl James Noons
- Professional MMA Record: 11-5-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: King Karl
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 29 | Date of Birth: 1982.12.07
- Last Fight: March 03, 2012 in Strikeforce
- Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $138,000 USD
- Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 70.0" (178cm)
- Gym/Affiliation: City Boxing
- Born: Kailu-Kona, Hawaii, United States
- Fighter Pages: Sherdog | Wikipedia | The UG | Strikeforce.com
- Fighting out of: San Diego, California
- Personal Pages: Twitter | Facebook | MySpace | Official Site
| Consensus Rank |
#53 Greatest MMA Striker of All Time
#47 Current Best MMA Lightweight Fighter |
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A gifted boxer and kickboxer, Karl James Noons made his professional debut in 2002 and ran his record to 4-2 before debuting for Strikeforce in 2007. The ensuing streak of fights would redefine Noons in the eyes of many fans as not only a skilled striker but a potential top ten fighter in the lightweight division, after he defeated Nick Diaz and Yves Edwards, both of them by TKO in the first round. The defeat of Diaz was a particularly impressive accomplishment, as Diaz had looked virtually impervious both before and after that bout, and Noons bloodied the Cesar Gracie product badly in the course of the stoppage.
In 2005, Noons arrived on the international MMA scene by winning Pride Fighting Championship’s audition as the best striker, but he was unable to come to terms with the promotion regarding a contract. An undeniably skilled fighter with hair-trigger reflexes, Noons has been criticized for his desire to pursue a professional boxing career at the same time as his MMA career. He has had difficulty coming to terms with more than one promotion, and as a result, has not competed in MMA on a consistent basis.
KJ Noons MMA Fight Record
| Professional Results | Opponent | Event | Date |
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Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Josh Thomson
Ref: Keith Peterson |
Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey
Co-Main Event | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2012.03.03 |
| Odds: +165 Slight Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $38,000 Base | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Billy Evangelista
Ref: Herb Dean |
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.12.17 |
| Odds: -255 Moderate Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $65,000 ($35K Base, $30K Bonus) | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | Decision | Unanimous
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Jorge Masvidal
Ref: Don Turnage |
Strikeforce: Overeem vs Werdum
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2011.06.18 |
| Odds: -155 Slight Favorite | Weigh-In: 156.0 lbs | |||
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Loss | Decision | Unanimous
5 Rounds, 25:00 Total |
Nick Diaz
Ref: Josh Rosenthal |
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons II
Main Event | Title Challenge | Welterweight | 170 |
2010.10.09 |
| Odds: +195 Moderate Underdog | Disclosed Pay: $10,000 Base | Weigh-In: 169.0 lbs | |||
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#14 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2010
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Win | KO/TKO | Punches
0:19 Round 2 of 3, 5:19 Total |
Jorge Gurgel
Ref: Kerry Hatley |
Strikeforce: Houston
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2010.08.21 |
| Odds: -350 Moderate Favorite | Weigh-In: 156.25 lbs | |||
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#27 Best MMA Knockout of the Year 2010
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Win | Decision | Split
3 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Conor Heun
Ref: Herb Dean |
Strikeforce: Los Angeles
Main Card | Catchweight | 160 lbs |
2010.06.17 |
| Odds: -570 Heavy Favorite | Disclosed Pay: $25,000 Base | Weigh-In: 159.5 lbs | |||
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Win | Decision | Unanimous
2 Rounds, 15:00 Total |
Andre Amade
Ref: Yuji Shimada |
Dream 13
Main Card | Catchweight | 72 kg |
2010.03.22 |
| Odds: -255 Moderate Favorite | Weigh-In: 158.2 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Strikes
0:48 Round 1 of 5 |
Yves Edwards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki |
EliteXC: Return of the King
Main Event | Title Defense | Lightweight | 160 lbs |
2008.06.14 |
| Odds: +128 Slight Underdog | Weigh-In: 160.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Injury
5:00 Round 1 of 5 |
Nick Diaz
Ref: Kerry Hatley |
EliteXC: Renegade
Main Event | Vacant Title | Lightweight | 160 lbs |
2007.11.10 |
| Odds: +313 Moderate Underdog Upset Victory | Weigh-In: 160.0 lbs | |||
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Win | KO/TKO | Knee
0:45 Round 3 of 3, 10:45 Total |
James Edson Berto
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ShoXC - Elite Challenger Series | 2007.07.27 |
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Loss | KO/TKO | Punch
3:43 Round 1 of 3 |
Charles Bennett
Ref: Herb Dean |
EliteXC: Destiny
Main Card | Lightweight | 155 lbs |
2007.02.10 |
| Odds: -315 Moderate Favorite Upset Defeat | Weigh-In: 154.5 lbs | |||
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Harris Sarmiento | Icon Sport | 2005.10.28 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Kick | Bryson Kamaka | Superbrawl | 2005.07.23 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Punches | Malik Williams | SB 39 | 2005.04.09 |
| Win | KO/TKO | Retired | Raul Guerra | REF | 2002.10.12 |
| Loss | Submission | Leglock | Buddy Clinton | REF | 2002.10.12 |
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