Jacob Noe (born July 29, 1980) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator MMA's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2000 until 2013, he also competed for Strikeforce.
Background
Noe was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Munford. Noe grew up in a rough neighborhood and began training in
Karate at the age of six, and then transitioned into Tae Kwon Do when he was 17. Noe attended Munford High School. Noe was a talented football player, going to the state finals with his high school team and personally held the state record for most tackles in a single game. However, during his senior year he injured his neck in a car accident which resulted in the end of his football career. Noe then joined a local
Boxing team with "Rampage" Jackson which evolved into mixed martial arts training as Jackson would teach Noe
Wrestling techniques and Noe would teach Jackson striking techniques.
[ Catching up with the psycho by Mark Tullius (Marktullius.com) on July 27, 2013]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Noe made his professional debut in 2000. He became more active in 2007 after a few fights to tune up his craft and didn't fight again until 2008. Noe compiled a professional record of 3–1 with one no contest before making the under card with Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Noe faced Wes Little on November 19, 2010, at . He won via unanimous decision.
[ Wilcox outboxes 'Shaolin', calls out Beerbohm by Chris Nelson (Sherdog.com) on November 20, 2010]
Bellator
Noe made his
Bellator MMA debut on August 24, 2012, at Bellator 73 against Brian Albin. Noe won via corner stoppage at the end of the first round.
[ Bellator 73 results and highlights by Chris Hall (Bloodyelbow.com) on August 25, 2012]
Noe faced Seth Petruzelli on November 19, 2010, at Bellator 85 in the quarterfinal match of the .[ Tourney brackets set for Bellator's season 8 light heavyweight tourney MMAjunkie.com (December 31, 2012)] He won via TKO in the first round.[ Bellator 85 results: live play-by-play & updates Sherdog.com (January 17, 2013)]
In the semifinal, Noe faced former Sambo World Champion Mikhail Zayats on February 21, 2013, at Bellator 90.[ Bellator 90 card complete with six prelims, including Chase Beebe-Travis Marx MMAjunkie.com (February 13, 2013)] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Noe returned to the organization as a competitor in Bellator's Light Heavyweight Summer Series Tournament on Spike. He faced Renato Sobral in the opening round of a 4-man tournament at on June 19, 2013, and won the fight via TKO in the third round.[ Bellator 96 main card results/gifs: Lawal, Noe, Minakov, Martinez all advance by TKO by Dallas Winston (Bloodyelbow.com) on June 19, 2013]
Noe faced former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Muhammed Lawal in the finals on July 31, 2013, at Bellator 97. Noe lost via TKO in the third round.[ Bellator 97 results: Chandler KOs Rickels, Askren stops Koreshkov MMAjunkie.com (July 31, 2013)]
Titan FC
In September 2014, Noe signed with Titan FC. He was expected to make his promotional debut in early 2015.
Personal life
Noe is single and has 4 children.
Championships and accomplishments
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Bellator Fighting Championships
Mixed martial arts record
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| Loss
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Muhammed Lawal
| TKO (punches)
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| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:51
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
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Bellator 2013 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Final.
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| Win
| align=center| 11–2 (1)
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Renato Sobral
| TKO (referee stoppage)
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| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:32
| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
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Bellator 2013 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
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| Loss
| align=center| 10–2 (1)
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Mikhail Zayats
| Submission (armbar)
| Bellator 90
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:38
| West Valley City, Utah, United States
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Bellator Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
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| Win
| align=center| 10–1 (1)
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Seth Petruzelli
| TKO (punches)
| Bellator 85
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:51
| Irvine, California, United States
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Bellator Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
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| Win
| align=center| 9–1 (1)
| Brian Albin
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| Bellator 73
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 5:00
| Tunica, Mississippi, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 8–1 (1)
| Chris Hawk
| Submission (verbal)
| EF: Empire Fights 3
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:08
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 7–1 (1)
| Roman Pizzolato
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| EF: Empire Fights 2
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:35
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 6–1 (1)
| Chris Bell
| TKO (injury)
| Imperial Fighting X Series: Undisputed 2
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:00
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 5–1 (1)
| Adrian Miles
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Prize Fight Promotions: Mid South MMA Championships 4
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| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:33
| Southaven, Mississippi, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 4–1 (1)
| Chris Hawk
| TKO (punches)
| Prize Fight Promotions: Mid South MMA Championships 3
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:28
| Southaven, Mississippi, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 3–1 (1)
| Wes Little
| Decision (unanimous)
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| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 2–1 (1)
| Tel Faulkner
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Empire FC: A Night of Reckoning 4
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:58
| Tunica, Mississippi, United States
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| Loss
| align=center| 1–1 (1)
| Goldman Butler
| TKO (punches)
| Cage Assault: On Edge
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| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:43
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| NC
| align=center| 1–0 (1)
| Matt Thomas
| No contest (illegal knee)
| Cage Assault: Bragging Rights
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Billy MacDonald
| TKO (punches)
| ECL: Brawl For A Cause
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| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:08
| Bixby, Oklahoma, United States
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