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Noad Lahat
Israeli mixed martial artist From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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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
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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]
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Mixed martial arts record
| 18 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 4 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 5 | 1 |
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