KJ Noons
Noons lost to Josh Burkman via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Noons is a striker and little else, and he couldn't get that part of his game going on Saturday. Noons is 2-5 (1NC) in his last eight fights and there is little to suggest that he is going to be able to get out of that rut anytime soon. He just doesn't have the required all-around game to be a successful MMA fighter. Add in the fact that he has never beaten anyone of note in his entire career and you are looking at a fighter who is on the verge of being released.
Noons is a striker and little else, and he couldn't get that part of his game going on Saturday. Noons is 2-5 (1NC) in his last eight fights and there is little to suggest that he is going to be able to get out of that rut anytime soon. He just doesn't have the required all-around game to be a successful MMA fighter. Add in the fact that he has never beaten anyone of note in his entire career and you are looking at a fighter who is on the verge of being released.
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KJ Noons: Submission Loss To Alex Oliveira Saturday In Brazil
Noons lost to Alex Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:51 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Goiania, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Despite his known deficiencies on the ground, this is only the second submission loss of Noons' career. When you're so good at striking such as Noons is, fighters sometimes tend to overlook the other aspects of their game. He has been involved in some fun bouts over the years, but Noons isn't a major threat due to the fact he doesn't have a well-rounded game. He is 2-4 in his last six bouts.
Despite his known deficiencies on the ground, this is only the second submission loss of Noons' career. When you're so good at striking such as Noons is, fighters sometimes tend to overlook the other aspects of their game. He has been involved in some fun bouts over the years, but Noons isn't a major threat due to the fact he doesn't have a well-rounded game. He is 2-4 in his last six bouts.