Jacob Noe
Jacob Noe (born July 29, 1980) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division. A professional compe*or from 2000 until 2013, he also competed for Strikeforce.
Contents
- 1 Background
- 2 Mixed martial arts career
- 2.1 Early career
- 2.2 Strikeforce
- 2.3 Bellator
- 2.4 *an FC
- 3 Personal life
- 4 Championships and accomplishments
- 5 Mixed martial arts record
- 6 References
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 along with fellow Bellator Light Heavyweight and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who Noe would befriend. 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.
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 Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro. He won via unanimous decision.
Bellator
Noe made his Bellator debut on August 24, 2012 at Bellator 73 against Brian Albin. Noe won via corner stoppage at the end of the first round.
Noe faced Seth Petruzelli on November 19, 2010 at Bellator 85 in the quarterfinal match of the season eight light heavyweight tournament. He won via TKO in the first round.
In the semifinal, Noe faced former Sambo World Champion Mikhail Zayats on February 21, 2013 at Bellator 90. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Noe returned to the organization as a compe*or in Bellator's Light Heavyweight Summer Series Tournament on Spike. He faced Renato Sobral in the opening round of a 4-man tournament at Bellator 96 on June 19, 2013 and won the fight via TKO in the third round.
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.
*an FC
In September 2014, Noe signed with *an FC. He is expected to make his promotional debut in early 2015.
Personal life
Noe is single and has 3 children.
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Bellator 2013 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Runner-Up