Best fights of K.J. Noons
Over 13 years as a professional, K.J. Noons has compiled a 13-9 (9) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. K.J. Noons KOs Sam Stout in 30 seconds
On April 16, 2014 K.J. Noons faced Sam Stout in a welterweight bout. Noons was 31 years old with a record of 12-7, and Stout was 29 with a record of 20-9-1. Both Noons and Stout were coming off a win. Noons stopped Sam Stout via KO in the 1st round.
2. K.J. Noons KOs Nick Diaz
On November 10, 2007 K.J. Noons fought Nick Diaz for the vacant EliteXC lightweight title. Noons was 24 years old with a record of 5-2, and Diaz was 24 with a record of 15-6. Both Noons and Diaz were coming off a win. Noons stopped Nick Diaz via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. K.J. Noons KOs Yves Edwards in 48 seconds
On June 14, 2008 K.J. Noons defended his EliteXC lightweight title against Yves Edwards. Noons was 25 years old with a record of 6-2, and Edwards was 31 with a record of 34-13-1. Noons was on a 2-fight winning streak and Edwards was on a 3-fight winning streak. Noons stopped Yves Edwards via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. K.J. Noons loses to Nick Diaz in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 9, 2010 K.J. Noons fought Nick Diaz for the Strikeforce welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Noons was 27 years old with a record of 10-2, and Diaz was 27 with a record of 22-7. Noons was on a 6-fight winning streak and Diaz was on a 7-fight winning streak. Noons lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Diaz.
5. K.J. Noons loses to Donald Cerrone via unanimous decision
On May 25, 2013 K.J. Noons faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Noons was 30 years old with a record of 11-6, and Cerrone was 30 with a record of 19-5. Noons was on a 2-fight losing streak and Cerrone was coming off a loss. Noons lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cerrone.
6. K.J. Noons defeats Billy Evangelista
On December 17, 2011 K.J. Noons faced Billy Evangelista in a lightweight bout. Noons was 29 years old with a record of 10-4, and Evangelista was 31 with a record of 11-1. Noons was on a 2-fight losing streak and Evangelista was coming off a loss. Noons won via unanimous decision.
7. K.J. Noons loses to Josh Thomson via unanimous decision
On March 3, 2012 K.J. Noons faced Josh Thomson in a lightweight bout. Noons was 29 years old with a record of 11-4, and Thomson was 33 with a record of 18-4. Noons was coming off a win, while Thomson was coming off a loss. Noons lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Thomson.
8. K.J. Noons loses to Jorge Masvidal via unanimous decision
On June 18, 2011 K.J. Noons faced Jorge Masvidal in a lightweight bout. Noons was 28 years old with a record of 10-3, and Masvidal was 26 with a record of 21-6. Noons was coming off a loss, while Masvidal was coming off a win. Noons lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Masvidal.
9. K.J. Noons loses to Josh Burkman via unanimous decision
On February 6, 2016 K.J. Noons faced Josh Burkman in a lightweight bout. Noons was 33 years old with a record of 13-8, and Burkman was 35 with a record of 27-12. Noons was coming off a loss and Burkman was on a 2-fight losing streak. Noons lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Burkman.
10. K.J. Noons loses to Ryan Couture via split decision
On January 12, 2013 K.J. Noons faced Ryan Couture in a lightweight bout. Noons was 30 years old with a record of 11-5, and Couture was 30 with a record of 5-1. Noons was coming off a loss, while Couture was on a 3-fight winning streak. Noons lost via split decision. Went the distance with Couture.