KJ Noons "King Karl"
KJ Noons, known as "King Karl", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Lightweight division. KJ Noons holds a professional record of 13-9-0, including 2-3-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. KJ Noons stands 5'10", has a 72-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 43 years old. KJ Noons is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
KJ Noons profile
| Division | Lightweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 13-9-0 |
| UFC record | 2-3-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 43 |
| Date of birth | 1982-12-07 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72" |
| Leg reach | 39" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 156 lbs |
| Current streak | L2 |
| Total octagon time | 54 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.03 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.02 |
| Striking accuracy | 38.7% |
| Striking defense | 59.9% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.28 |
| Strikes to the head | 52.8% |
| Strikes to the body | 30.7% |
| Strikes to the legs | 16.6% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 59.4% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 0.83 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 1 |
KJ Noons recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-06 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson | Joshua Burkman | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-05-30 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves | Alex Oliveira | loss | Rear Naked Choke |
| 2014-12-12 | UFC | The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale | Daron Cruickshank | no contest | Eye Poke by Noons |
| 2014-04-16 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy | Sam Stout | win | Punch to Head In Clinch |
| 2013-10-19 | UFC | UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3 | George Sotiropoulos | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2013-05-25 | UFC | UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2 | Donald Cerrone | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2013-01-12 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Marquardt vs. Saffiedine | Ryan Couture | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2012-03-03 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey | Josh Thomson | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-12-17 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Melendez vs. Masvidal | Billy Evangelista | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2011-06-18 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Overeem vs. Werdum | Jorge Masvidal | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-10-09 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Diaz vs. Noons 2 | Nick Diaz | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2010-08-21 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Houston | Jorge Gurgel | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2010-06-16 | Strikeforce | Strikeforce - Los Angeles | Conor Heun | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2010-03-22 | Dream | Dream - Dream 13 | Andre Amado | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2008-06-14 | EliteXC | EliteXC - The Return of the King | Yves Edwards | win | TKO (Punches and Elbows) |
| 2007-11-10 | EliteXC | EliteXC - Renegade | Nick Diaz | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2007-07-27 | ShoXC | ShoXC - Elite Challenger Series | Edson Berto | win | KO (Knee) |
| 2007-02-10 | EliteXC | EliteXC - Destiny | Charles Bennett | loss | KO (Punch) |
| 2005-10-28 | Icon Sport | Icon Sport - Opposites Attract | Harris Sarmiento | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2005-07-23 | Superbrawl | Superbrawl - Icon | Bryson Kamaka | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2005-04-09 | SB 39 | SB 39 - Destiny | Malik Williams | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2002-10-12 | REF | REF - Renegades Extreme Fighting | Raul Guerra | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2002-10-12 | REF | REF - Renegades Extreme Fighting | Buddy Clinton | loss | Submission (Heel Hook) |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.
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