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UFC veteran Kyle Noke has ‘that fire again,’ announces return from retirement

BAD MMA News — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:33:39 +0000

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid4621179066001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAABvaL8JE~,ufBHq_I6FnxR-PQW_F3sm5QdUbP7D6E9&bctid=5225702084001 Filed under: News , UFC Many MMA retirements don’t last long. Veteran welterweight Kyle Noke ’s is the latest, and he’s ended his just 10 months after announcing he was done with the sport . Following a three-fight losing skid that was capped off by a unanimous-decision loss to Omari Akhmedov at UFC Fight Night 101 in November 2016, Noke (22-10-1 MMA, 6-6 UFC) announced he was hanging up his gloves after 14 years and 33 professional bouts. The 37-year-old, a former security guard for the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, hasn’t won a fight since a first-round TKO victory over Peter Sobotta at UFC 193 in November 2015, and while the stretch of losses that followed could be chalked up to declining performance, Noke said it came down to his effort in preparation. The time off has apparently brought back Noke’s hunger and determination, and the Australian recently announced he’s ready to resume his fighting career (via Instagram ): My last few fights I lost that fire, I was just in there because I didn’t know anything else…… now that I’ve had time to rest and heal, time away from the grueling training sessions and constant grind, I miss it now more than ever

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UFC Fight Night 101: Omari Akhmedov vs. Kyle Noke video highlights

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 08:14:01 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos Kyle Noke ’s final career outing was not a successful one. The Australian veteran was controlled on the mat by the stifling top game of Omari Akhmedov , resulting in a decision loss and Noke announcing his retirement. The welterweight bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC Fight Night 101 event at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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After loss to Akhmedov at UFC Fight Night 101, 33-fight veteran Kyle Noke announces retirement

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 08:13:58 +0000

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UFC Fight Night 101 results: Omari Akhmedov uses strong ground game to top Kyle Noke by decision

BAD MMA News — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:38:57 +0000

Nov 27, 2016; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Omari Akhmedov (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2016; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Omari Akhmedov (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2016; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Omari Akhmedov (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2016; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Omari Akhmedov (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2016; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Omari Akhmedov (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rod Laver Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2016; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Omari Akhmedov (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Rod Laver Arena.

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With Dominique Steele out, Kyle Noke gets new UFC Fight Night 101 opponent

BAD MMA News — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 12:06:10 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC Kyle Noke has a new opponent for next month’s UFC Fight Night 101 event in Australia. Dominique Steele (14-8 MMA, 1-3 UFC) has suffered an undisclosed injury, and Noke (22-9-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) is now slated to fight replacement Omari Akhmedov (15-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC). UFC officials announced the change via FoxSports.com.au

Australia’s Kyle Noke meets Dominique Steele at UFC Fight Night 101 in Melbourne

BAD MMA News — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 13:28:23 +0000

Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) prepares for his bout against Peter Sobotta (blue gloves) during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Peter Sobotta (blue gloves) during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Peter Sobotta (blue gloves) during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Roberts-USA TODAY Sports Nov 15, 2015; Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Noke (red gloves) competes against Peter Sobotta (blue gloves) during UFC 193 at Etihad Stadium

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UFC Fight Night 91: Keita Nakamura vs. Kyle Noke video highlights

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:13:53 +0000

Filed under: News , UFC , Videos Kyle Noke ’s corner wanted their fighter to ride out the rear naked choke of Keita Nakamura for just one more second but that task proved impossible, as the Japanese fighter managed to finish the fight with a single second on the clock in the second round. The welterweight bout was part of the main card of the UFC Fight Night 91 event at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. It aired on FS1 following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. Nakamura (32-7-2 MMA, 2-4 UFC) overcame Noke’s (22-9-1 MMA, 6-5 UFC) attempts to keep the fight at a distance, repeatedly stepping in with powerful shots that kept his opponent fighting off his back foot.

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UFC Fight Night 91 results: Keita Nakamura taps out Kyle Noke with one second left in Round 2

BAD MMA News — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 02:44:11 +0000

Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Kyle Noke (red gloves) fights against Keita Nakamura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Kyle Noke (red gloves) fights against Keita Nakamura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Kyle Noke (red gloves) fights against Keita Nakamura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Kyle Noke (red gloves) fights against Keita Nakamura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports Jul 13, 2016; Sioux Falls, SD, USA; Kyle Noke (red gloves) fights against Keita Nakamura (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Denny Sanford Premier Center

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UFC Fight Night 91 staff picks: Who got unanimous nods for the UFC’s debut in South Dakota?

BAD MMA News — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 17:15:58 +0000

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MMAjunkie reader predictions: Make your picks for UFC Fight Night 91 in South Dakota

BAD MMA News — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:11:15 +0000

Michael McDonald We want your predictions for Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 91 event in Sioux Falls, S.D. In late 2015, we expanded upon our traditional staff picks to include the consensus picks from MMAjunkie readers. Simply cast your vote for each bout below, and we’ll use the official tallies that are registered by Tuesady at noon ET (9 a.m.

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