Noad Lahat
Noadya Lahat[1] (Hebrew: נועד להט; born June 8, 1984), also known by the nickname Neo, is an Israeli mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional since 2008, he is the second Israeli to ever fight in the UFC and has competed for Bellator MMA. [6][7]
| Noad Lahat | |
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| Born | Noadya Lahat[1] 8 June 1984 Petach-Tikva, Israel[2] |
| Residence | San Jose, California, United States |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[3] |
| Fighting out of | San Jose, California |
| Team | American Kickboxing Academy (2009–present)[4] (AKA) Xtreme Couture |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5] 2nd degree black belt in Judo[5] |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Lahat began training in judo at age of four, eventually training with the Israeli Olympic team in his adolescent years.[8] After a three-year stint in the Israeli Defense Forces, Lahat came back for another year of judo before finding Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[8]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Lahat began competing professionally in 2008, competing first as a lightweight, then as a featherweight for various regional promotions. He was able to compile an undefeated record along the way of 7–0 with six finishes before signing with the UFC in January 2014.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lahat made his promotional debut on March 23, 2014, against Godofredo Pepey at UFC Fight Night 38.[10] He lost the fight via flying knee knockout in the first round.[11]
Lahat faced Steven Siler on July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12.[12] Lahat won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]
Lahat faced Niklas Bäckström on June 20, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 69[14] He won the back and forth fight by majority decision (28-28, 29-28, 29-28).[15]
Following his military service, Lahat returned to the UFC to face Diego Rivas at UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson.[16] Lahat controlled the first round, almost getting several submissions on Rivas. However, after 23 seconds in the second round he lost the fight via a flying knee knockout and was rendered unconscious for several minutes and was subsequently released from the promotion.[17]
Bellator MMA
On June 9, 2016, it was reported that Lahat has signed a deal with Bellator MMA.[18][19]
Lahat made his promotional debut against Scott Cleve at Bellator 164 on November 10, 2016. He won the fight via submission in the first round.[20]
Lahat faced Lloyd Carter at Bellator 175 on March 31, 2017. He won the fight via submission in the second round.[21]
Lahat faced Henry Corrales at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[22]
Lahat faced Jeremiah Labiano at Bellator 188 on November 16, 2017.[23] He won via unanimous decision.
Lahat faced Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Darrion Caldwell in a non-title fight at Bellator 204 on August 17, 2018, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[24] He lost the fight by knockout in the second round.[25]
Despite defeating Brian Moore via unanimous decision at Bellator 210 on November 30, 2018, Lahat was released from the promotion.[26]
Post-Bellator career
After parting ways with Bellator, Lahat faced Sean Soriano at UAE Warriors 18 on March 20, 2021.[27] He lost the fight via first-round knockout.[28]
Mixed martial arts record
| 18 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 4 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–5 | Sean Soriano | TKO (punches) | UAE Warriors 18 | March 20, 2021 | 1 | 2:01 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 13–4 | Brian Moore | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 210 | November 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 12–4 | Darrion Caldwell | KO (punches) | Bellator 204 | August 17, 2018 | 2 | 2:46 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Jeremiah Labiano | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 188 | November 16, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| Loss | 11–3 | Henry Corrales | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 182 | 25 August 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Verona, New York, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 | Lloyd Carter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 175 | 31 March 2017 | 2 | 3:50 | Rosemont, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Scott Cleve | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 164 | 10 November 2016 | 1 | 2:26 | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Diego Rivas | KO (flying knee) | UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson | 6 February 2016 | 2 | 0:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–1 | Niklas Bäckström | Decision (majority) | UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Penne | 20 June 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Win | 8–1 | Steven Siler | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | 26 July 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Godofredo Pepey | KO (flying knee) | UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Henderson 2 | 23 March 2014 | 1 | 2:39 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Win | 7–0 | Shad Smith | Decision (unanimous) | BAMMA USA - Badbeat 10 | 9 August 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Commerce, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Rodney Rhoden | TKO (knees) | Impact MMA - Recognition | 10 December 2011 | 2 | 2:31 | Pleasanton, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Richard Schiller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | King of the West - Rage Against the Ropes | 6 May 2010 | 1 | 2:15 | Hollywood, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Pete Sabala | Submission (triangle choke) | Champion Promotions - Clash of the Gladiators 1 | 28 November 2009 | 2 | 2:37 | Coachella, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Slava Antipenko | Submission (triangle choke) | Dog Fight 4 | 9 March 2009 | 1 | 2:54 | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| Win | 2–0 | Anthony Rodriguez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | All-Star Boxing - Caged in the Cannon | 6 February 2009 | 1 | 1:51 | Montebello, California, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Nikita Ivanciov | TKO (punches) | Desert Combat Challenge 7 | 26 July 2008 | 2 | 1:27 | Tel Aviv, Israel |
References
- Mixed martial arts show results Date: February 6, 2016
- "נועד להט: "מרגש לצעוד בזירה כיהודי החזק"". 10 February 2016.
- "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne". UFC.com. Retrieved June 21, 2015.
- Ariel Helwani (February 7, 2014). "Israeli-born Noad Lahat to make UFC debut against Godofredo Pepey at UFC Fight Night 38". mmafighting.com.
- "Noad Lahat - Official UFC® Fighter Profile". Ufc.com. Retrieved 2015-06-26.
- Lahat follows in the footsteps of Israeli Moti “The Hebrew Hammer” Horenstein, who lost both of his UFC bouts in the late 1990s.
- "Israeli martial arts fighter returns home to a different fight". Haaretz. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
- Emil Fischer (November 2, 2015). "Jiu Jitsu Times EXCLUSIVE Interview: Noad Lahat". jiujitsutimes.com.
- Zane Simon (2014-01-31). "UFC signs Polish light heavyweight Jan Blachowicz and Israeli featherweight Noad Lahat". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
- Ivan Raupp (2014-02-07). "Pepey ganha nova chance no UFC e enfrenta Noad Lahat no card de Natal (Brazilian Portuguese)". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07.
- Steven Marrocco (2014-03-23). "UFC Fight Night 38 results: Godofredo Pepey KOs Noad Lahat with vicious knee". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
- Matt Erickson (2014-05-15). "UFC on FOX 12 books Steven Siler vs. Noad Lahat for San Jose". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-05-15.
- Matt Erickson (2014-07-26). "UFC on FOX 12 results, photos: Noad Lahat holds on, tops Steven Siler". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-26.
- Ariel Helwani (2015-04-01). "Niklas Backstrom vs. Noad Lahat in the works for UFC Fight Night Berlin". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-04-02.
- Brent Brookhouse (2015-06-20). "UFC Fight Night 69 results: Noad Lahat tops Niklas Bäckström via majority decision". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-20.
- "UFC Fight Night: Hendricks vs. Thompson". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2016-01-27.
- Ben Fowlkes (2016-02-06). "UFC Fight Night 82 results: Diego Rivas destroys Noad Lahat with flying knee from hell". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-02-06.
- Ariel Helwani (2016-06-09). "Noad Lahat signs with Bellator". mmafighting.com.
- Tristen Critchfield (2016-02-01). "Four-Time UFC Veteran Noad Lahat Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Bellator MMA". sherdog.com.
- Steven Marrocco (November 11, 2016). "Bellator 164 results: Douglas Lima drops Andrey Koreshkov to reclaim title". mmajunkie.com.
- Matt Erickson (March 31, 2017). "Bellator 175 results: 'King Mo' Lawal evens score with decision over 'Rampage' Jackson". mmajunkie.com.
- Matt Erickson (August 25, 2017). "Bellator 182 results: Ex-champ Andrey Koreshkov pounds out Chidi Njokuani in first round". mmajunkie.com.
- Ariel Helwani (October 11, 2017). "James Gallagher injured, out of Bellator 187 main event". mmafighting.com.
- "Champ Darrion Caldwell headlines Bellator 204 with non-title fight against Noad Lahat". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-06-23.
- Sherdog.com. "Darrion Caldwell Knocks Out Noad Lahat in Bellator 204 Main Event". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-18.
- Nolan King (August 16, 2019). "Chidi Njokuani, Hisaki Kato among nine fighters released by Bellator". mmajunkie.com.
- Damon Martin (February 23, 2021). "UFC vets Sean Soriano and Noad Lahat expected to clash at Warriors UAE on March 20". mmafighting.com.
- John Hyon Ko (March 21, 2021). "Vinicius de Oliveira pummels Xavier Alaoui to capture bantamweight strap at UAE Warriors 18". asianmma.com.
External links
- Noad Lahat at UFC
- Noad Lahat at Bellator
- Noad Lahat at Sherdog
- Noad Lahat at Tapology.com
- Noad Lahat at Fight Matrix
- Noad Lahat on Facebook