LightweightNOT FIGHTING
KJ Noons
12-8
Age
40
Height
5'10"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
10:48
Gym
—
Wins By
9 KO · 0 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 1
Last 5
LLWWL
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
LOSS
JB
vs Joshua Burkman
UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs Thompson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AO
vs Alex Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:51
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:51
WIN
SS
vs Sam Stout
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 0:30
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:30
WIN
GS
vs George Sotiropoulos
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3· 2013-10-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC 160: Velasquez vs Silva 2· 2013-05-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
DC
vs Daron Cruickshank
The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
Could Not Continue
Eye Poke by Noons
R2 0:25
Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Noons·R2 0:25
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.7/min
Grappling
0.08 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️KJ adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Punch to Head In Clinch
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Strikes/Min (3.7).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 0 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc89%
Clinch
93% acc10%
Ground
33% acc1%
Striking Differential-0.10/min
3.68 landed/min3.78 absorbed/min
3.68
Landed/Min
3.78
Absorbed/Min
0.39
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed715
Sig. Strikes Attempted2042
Key Insights
KJ is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Effective body attack (31%).
Strong defense at 65%.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
20%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
4
Total
5
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.08
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.08/15min).
Solid TD defense at 69%.
Lower TD accuracy (20%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
378
1.89
Ratio
Absorbed
200
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
14.6
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.9
Standing %
100%
R3 vs R1 Output
107%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.89x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (14.6) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:01
R2 Control
0:01
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
+26%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+24.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+24.9pp
Body
+6.4pp
Leg
-31.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-2.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights