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K.J. Noons plans to keep belt at EliteXC

6 months ago

K.J. Noons plans to keep belt at EliteXC
by Mitch Gobetz - MMAWeekly.com, 6/13/08

Karl James Noons was a relative unknown in the mixed martial arts world a few years ago, but what a difference a couple of fights make. The boxer-turned mixed martial artist made his name known at EliteXC’s debut show, Destiny, back in February of last year. His opponent at the time, the outspoken Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett, had gotten the best of Noons in that bout with a knockout in the first round. <<Full Story>>
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Muhsin Corbbrey in good company with EliteXC

6 months ago

Muhsin Corbbrey in good company with EliteXC
by John Morgan - MMAJunkie.com, 6/13/08

EliteXC lightweight Muhsin Corbbrey (8-2) is riding a three-fight win streak into this Saturday's match-up with UFC, PRIDE, DREAM and EliteXC star Nick Diaz (16-7).

And while Corbbrey, a relatively unknown commodity to most MMA fans, is "honored" for the opportunity to face Diaz on the Showtime-televised card featuring a KJ Noons vs. Yves Edwards title fight, the seven-year MMA veteran is ready to show the world that he's capable of the upset. <<Full Story>>
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Edwards gets shot at EliteXC belt

7 months ago

Edwards gets shot at EliteXC belt
by Mitch Gobetz - MMAWeekly.com, 6/12/08

Yves Edwards will get his chance to finally get a championship belt around his waist this Saturday night. Edwards, the former "uncrowned" UFC lightweight champion, has fought some of the best guys in the business and has beaten a good majority of them. He's known for his lethal hands, kicks and knees as well as his excellent submission prowess. He'll get the opportunity to utilize all his skills at EliteXC's "Return of the King" on Saturday night when faces defending 160-pound champion K.J. Noons. <<Full Story>>
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Noons' Hawaiian homecoming means title fight

7 months ago

Noons' Hawaiian homecoming means title fight
by David A. Avila - NBCSport.com, 6/11/08

K.J. Noons is no haole boy.

The beautiful sands and beaches are familiar to the native Hawaiian.

Now the EliteXC lightweight champion, who combines mixed martial arts with boxing skills, returns home to the Hawaiian Islands to defend his title against the formidable Yves Edwards (33-13-1) at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. The fight card will be televised on Showtime at 10 p.m on Saturday night. <<Full Story>>
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Nick Diaz vs. Muhsin Corbbrey: A must have for both fighters

7 months ago

Nick Diaz vs. Muhsin Corbbrey: A must have for both fighters
by Robert Rousseau - MMAFighting.com, 6/11/08

When Nick Diaz takes on Muhsin Corbbrey in the co-feature at EliteXC: Return of the King on June 14, 2008 at the Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii, the situation is clear.

This is a very big fight for both combatants. <<Full Story>>
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Noons: Coincidence and Choice

7 months ago

Noons: Coincidence and Choice
by Danny Acosta - Sherdog, 6/11/08

Ask K.J. Noons. There is no such thing as a coincidence.

Washing cars before becoming a professional fighter. Moving from Texas to San Diego because it was the closest thing on the mainland to his hometown of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Those were major steps for Karl James Noons on a career he had yet to embark on but had long sweated over. They all led him in the direction of his future throne in mixed martial arts. <<Full Story>>
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History of cuts leads to plastic surgery for Diaz

7 months ago

History of cuts leads to plastic surgery for Diaz
by Jeff Cain - MMAWeekly.com, 6/11/08

Nick Diaz has a history of being cut in fights and after losing to K.J. Noons for the EliteXC lightweight championship due to them, Diaz decided enough was enough and underwent plastic surgery to alleviate scar tissue and hopefully prevent the California fighter from suffering future lacerations. <<Full Story>>
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Noons says he's ready to defend title

7 months ago

Noons says he's ready to defend title
by Ariel Helwani - MMARated.com, 6/10/08

KJ Noons prepares to defend his EliteXC 160 lbs. title this Saturday against Yves Edwards in Honolulu. MMARated.com's Ariel Helwani caught up with Noons to talk about his first title defense, Nick Diaz and more. <<Full Story>>
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Noons: No Regrets Sitting Out CBS Event

7 months ago

Noons: No Regrets Sitting Out CBS Event
by Loretta Hunt - Sherdog, 6/10/08

EliteXC lightweight champion KJ Noons said he doesn't regret turning down a contract extension to fight for the historical CBS "Primetime" event on May 31, which served as the sport's inaugural run on live broadcast television. The three-hour program was the most watched MMA event ever with an average audience of 4.9 million viewers. <<Full Story>>
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Rejuvenated Yves Edwards earns long-awaited title shot

7 months ago

Rejuvenated Yves Edwards earns long-awaited title shot
by Steve Sievert - MMAJunkie.com, 6/10/08

It's a fight nearly 11 years in the making for Yves Edwards, but he wants no part of the championship hype.

The veteran of 48 bouts, including battles with Caol Uno, Nate Marquardt, Josh Thompson and Hermes Franca, gets his first shot at a major title when he faces former training partner KJ Noons in the lightweight main event of EliteXC's latest show Saturday in Honolulu, Hawaii. <<Full Story>>
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