Biography(references)Karl's passion for fighting and competing in combat sports influenced him to introduce his son to martial arts at a young age. Noons competed as an amateur fighter and became the first student in the state of Hawaii to earn a junior black belt under Ed Parker at the age of 11. During his high school years, Noons moved to Houston, Texas due to the location of his father's job. While continuing to compete as a fighter, he also started playing football at Clements High School. At age 17, Noons won the ISKA Super Middleweight International Championship as an amateur in Sanshou.
Fighter Trivia(references)Karl James Noons was given the nickname "K.J." Noons posed for a PETA advertisement campaign, speaking out against animal cruelty and encouraging people to report animal abuse to authorities. Noons is married to professional model, Melany Lorenzo.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Sam Stout
Strikeforce: 2010 Fight of the Year vs. Nick Diaz on October 9
Elite Xtreme Combat: EliteXC Lightweight Championship (One time, first, last). One successful title defense
Elite Xtreme Combat: One successful title defense
Elite Xtreme Combat: One successful title defense
PRIDE Fighting Championships: 2005 U.S. Auditions Winner
Art of War-K. Superstar Production: Art of War Sanshou Middleweight Championship (One time)
U.S. Open International Martial Arts Championships: U.S. Open Sanshou International Middleweight Championship (One time)
International Sport Karate Association: ISKA Amateur Sanshou International Super Middleweight Championship (One time)
Long Beach International Karate Championships: 1997 17 and Under Kenpō Black Belt Gold Medalist
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