Jacob Noe (born July 29, 1980) is an American professional

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who competes in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor from 2000 until 2013, he also competed for

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Background

Noe was born in

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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

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when he was 17. Noe attended

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along with fellow Bellator Light Heavyweight and former

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, 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

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team with "Rampage" Jackson which evolved into mixed martial arts training as Jackson would teach Noe

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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

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

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on November 19, 2010 at Bellator 85 in the quarterfinal match of the season eight light heavyweight tournament.Tourney brackets set for Bellator's season 8 light heavyweight tourney
MMAjunkie.com (December 31, 2012) He won via TKO in the first round. In the semifinal, Noe faced former Sambo World Champion

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on February 21, 2013 at

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. 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

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. He faced

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in the opening round of a 4-man tournament at

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on June 19, 2013 and won the fight via TKO in the third round. Noe faced former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion

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in the finals on July 31, 2013 at

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. Noe lost via TKO in the third round.

Titan FC

In September 2014, Noe signed with Titan FC. He was 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

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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