Jacob Noe | |
Other Names: | The Psycho |
Birth Date: | 29 July 1980[1] |
Birth Place: | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Weight: | 205lb |
Weight Class: | Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
Reach In: | 75 |
Stance: | Orthodox |
Fighting Out Of: | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Team: | Memphis Judo & Jiu Jitsu |
Years Active: | 2000–2013 |
Mma Kowin: | 6 |
Mma Subwin: | 4 |
Mma Decwin: | 1 |
Mma Koloss: | 2 |
Mma Subloss: | 1 |
Mma Nc: | 1 |
School: | Munford High School |
Sherdog: | 5881 |
Jacob Noe (born July 29, 1980) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2000 until 2013, he also competed for Strikeforce.
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.[2]
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.
Noe faced Wes Little on November 19, 2010, at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro. He won via unanimous decision.[3]
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.[4]
Noe faced Seth Petruzelli on November 19, 2010, at Bellator 85 in the quarterfinal match of the season eight light heavyweight tournament.[5] He won via TKO in the first round.[6]
In the semifinal, Noe faced former Sambo World Champion Mikhail Zayats on February 21, 2013, at Bellator 90.[7] 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 Bellator 96 on June 19, 2013, and won the fight via TKO in the third round.[8]
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.[9]
In September 2014, Noe signed with Titan FC. He was expected to make his promotional debut in early 2015.[10]
Noe is single and has 3 children.
|-| Loss| align=center| | Muhammed Lawal| TKO (punches)| Bellator 97| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:51| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States| Bellator 2013 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Final.|-| Win| align=center| 11–2 (1)| Renato Sobral| TKO (referee stoppage)| Bellator 96| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:32| Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States| Bellator 2013 Summer Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.|-| Loss| align=center| 10–2 (1)| Mikhail Zayats| Submission (armbar)| Bellator 90| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:38| West Valley City, Utah, United States| Bellator Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.|-| Win| align=center| 10–1 (1)| Seth Petruzelli| TKO (punches)| Bellator 85| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:51| Irvine, California, United States| Bellator Season Eight Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.|-| Win| align=center| 9–1 (1)| Brian Albin| TKO (doctor stoppage)| Bellator 73| | align=center| 1| align=center| 5:00| Tunica, Mississippi, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–1 (1)| Chris Hawk| Submission (verbal)| EF: Empire Fights 3| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:08| Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–1 (1)| Roman Pizzolato| Submission (rear-naked choke)| EF: Empire Fights 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:35| Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–1 (1)| Chris Bell| TKO (injury)| Imperial Fighting X Series: Undisputed 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:00| Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–1 (1)| Adrian Miles| Submission (rear-naked choke)| Prize Fight Promotions: Mid South MMA Championships 4| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:33| Southaven, Mississippi, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–1 (1)| Chris Hawk| TKO (punches)| Prize Fight Promotions: Mid South MMA Championships 3| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:28| Southaven, Mississippi, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–1 (1)| Wes Little| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Jackson, Mississippi, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–1 (1)| Tel Faulkner| Submission (arm-triangle choke)| Empire FC: A Night of Reckoning 4| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:58| Tunica, Mississippi, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 1–1 (1)| Goldman Butler| TKO (punches)| Cage Assault: On Edge| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:43| Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| NC| align=center| 1–0 (1)| Matt Thomas| No contest (illegal knee)| Cage Assault: Bragging Rights| | align=center| 1| align=center| N/A| Memphis, Tennessee, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Billy MacDonald| TKO (punches)| ECL: Brawl For A Cause| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:08| Bixby, Oklahoma, United States| |-