kj noonsThe first-ever scheduled EliteXC lightweight title defense has been postponed, according to FightNetwork.com (via FiveOuncesOfPain.com).

Champion KJ Noons was set to defend his strap against Yves Edwards on April 26 in Hawaii; however, he will now have to wait until June 14 instead.

There was no reason given for the change, but I would think a title fight would be more suitable for the May 31 show on CBS if EliteXC planned to move it.

That’s not the case — apparently it will take place a couple weeks after EliteXC’s network debut.

Noons became the lightweight champ last November, defeating Nick Diaz for the vacant belt. He faces a true test in the rejuvenated Edwards.

The self-professed “Thug-jitsu Master” has reeled off three straight wins since joining the prestigious American Top Team camp. He most recently knocked out Edson Berto with a beautiful flying knee while balancing on one leg.

It was a highlight for the ages, and one that is surely going a long way toward continuing to rebuild the confidence Edwards established earlier in his career.

Heres a few thoughts on the fight from Yves:

“K.J.’s tough, but I feel really confident anywhere in the fight. Standing’s my thing. K.J. thinks I’m going to take him down, and maybe I will, but my stand-up’s nothing to sleep on. He’s shown very good skills; his takedown defense looks really, really good. We sparred a couple of times when he was a kid, when he was 17, 18, 19, and he was hard to hit back then. He’s beaten some tough guys. He beat Nick Diaz. Not a lot of guys can say that.”

This looks to be a great fight no matter when it takes place. Definitely don’t miss it.

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16 Comments »

Comment by Macho Bullshit
2008-03-25 20:35:06

first

 
Comment by JIZZO
2008-03-25 20:37:16

i favor edwards in this one…

 
Comment by Macho Bullshit
2008-03-25 20:46:21

[quote comment=”387974″]first[/quote]
i hate people who do that btw

 
Comment by Toms Bombs
2008-03-25 20:57:00

[quote comment=”387996″][quote comment=”387974″]first[/quote]
i hate people who do that btw[/quote]
Then why would you do it again?

 
Comment by Handy Coutuhe
2008-03-25 22:13:07

KJ Noons is a little bitch

 
Comment by bryant
2008-03-26 00:06:40

first shields title fight scratched now this exelite is sure making a good expression on new fight fans

 
Comment by Luppers
2008-03-26 05:27:57

Lol, dropping like flies.

 
Comment by ro-J
2008-03-26 06:08:32

EliteXC = MMA with the boxing twist

 
Comment by john
2008-03-26 07:15:31

No respect for Noons as a champion! He beat Diaz because of cuts due to excessive scar tissue. He should have manned up and gave Diaz a rematch imediately. Now, we will never get to see Noons vs. Diaz II, because Yves will take KJ’s title.

 
Comment by ViolentMike
2008-03-26 08:01:46

[quote comment=”388621″]No respect for Noons as a champion! He beat Diaz because of cuts due to excessive scar tissue. He should have manned up and gave Diaz a rematch imediately. Now, we will never get to see Noons vs. Diaz II, because Yves will take KJ’s title.[/quote]

Absolutely. I am not a fan of KJ. I rooted for KrazyHorse to KO him in his first fight. I was rooting for Edson Berto in his 2nd fight, and of course I was rooting for Nick Diaz in his 3rd EliteXC fight. I can’t wait to see him fight someone with solid standup. He faced KrazyHorse and got KTFO. I think, rather I am confident that Yves Edwards will be the next champ. If he wants to stand and bang, he will light Noons up with his speed (doesn’t Noon’s look slow), or if he prefers, he’ll look to take the fight to the ground and submit the novice.

 
Comment by "Mr. NC-17"
2008-03-26 08:28:49

KJ is going to get submitted. Period.

 
Comment by john
2008-03-26 08:51:33

[quote comment=”388685″][quote comment=”388621″]No respect for Noons as a champion! He beat Diaz because of cuts due to excessive scar tissue. He should have manned up and gave Diaz a rematch imediately. Now, we will never get to see Noons vs. Diaz II, because Yves will take KJ’s title.[/quote]

Absolutely. I am not a fan of KJ. I rooted for KrazyHorse to KO him in his first fight. I was rooting for Edson Berto in his 2nd fight, and of course I was rooting for Nick Diaz in his 3rd EliteXC fight. I can’t wait to see him fight someone with solid standup. He faced KrazyHorse and got KTFO. I think, rather I am confident that Yves Edwards will be the next champ. If he wants to stand and bang, he will light Noons up with his speed (doesn’t Noon’s look slow), or if he prefers, he’ll look to take the fight to the ground and submit the novice.[/quote]

Since KJ is the champ, Yves will be an underdog. Depending on how much of a favorite they make noons, a wager on Yves may be very attractive because I dont see Noons being able to defeat Yves!

 
Comment by TonyDrip
2008-03-26 10:24:47

I was looking forward to this fight. I’ve only seen KJ fight once, against Diaz. He looked pretty good, but didn’t see enough to know what he’s really made of. He definitely should have given Diaz an immediate rematch.

 
Comment by kama kaze
2008-03-26 11:46:34

ill be laughing so hard when KJ gets destroyed.

 
Comment by C Style
2008-04-09 11:26:32

K.J Noons is a HO!!..I can’t wait till Krazy Horse come back.

 
Comment by Kenny Benson
2008-05-16 18:17:25

KJ is from Hawaii.. Champs come from Hawaii..
He beat Nick fair and square.
The only way to get respect in this sport is by winning.
and guess what, he won..
“Edwardos” is just another bitch for him to play with..
aloha!

 
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