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Josh Thomson

"The Punk"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 47American Kickboxing AcademyBellator
22
Wins
9
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
73%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut

Biography

Joshua Joseph Thomson is an American mixed martial arts podcaster, commentator, analyst and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2001, Thomson has competed in Bellator MMA, PRIDE, Strikeforce, UFC, the World Fighting Alliance, and appeared at Dynamite!! 2010. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion and former Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy40%

2.59

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.12

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.92

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.34

avg

Submissions

0.22

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 180 cmUFC debut Sep. 26, 2003Born San Jose, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision6
Submission9

Finish Rate

73%
16 of 22
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts32 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossBrazilPatricky PitbullH2HKO (punch)R2Bellator 172Feb 18, 2017
WinChilePablo VillasecaH2HTKO (punches)R2Bellator 147Dec 4, 2015
WinUnited StatesMike BronzoulisH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3Bellator 142: Dynamite 1Sep 19, 2015
LossUnited StatesTony FergusonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. DuffeeJul 15, 2015
LossBobby GreenDecision (split)R3UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. BrownJul 26, 2014
LossUnited StatesBenson HendersonH2HDecision (split)R5UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. ThomsonJan 25, 2014
WinUnited StatesNate DiazH2HTKO (head kick and punches)R2UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. MelendezApr 20, 2013
LossUnited StatesGilbert MelendezH2HDecision (split)R5Strikeforce: Barnett vs. CormierMay 19, 2012
WinUnited StatesK. J. NoonsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Tate vs. RouseyMar 3, 2012
LossJapanTatsuya KawajiriH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Dynamite!! 2010Dec 31, 2010
WinBrazilGesias CavalcanteH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Noons IIOct 9, 2010
WinUnited StatesPat HealyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3Strikeforce: Fedor vs. WerdumJun 26, 2010
LossUnited StatesGilbert MelendezH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: EvolutionDec 19, 2009
WinUnited StatesAshe BowmanH2HTKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: At The Mansion IISep 20, 2008
WinUnited StatesGilbert MelendezH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: Melendez vs. ThomsonJun 27, 2008
WinUnited StatesAdam LynnH2HKO (punches)R1Strikeforce: Playboy MansionSep 29, 2007
WinUnited StatesNick GonzalezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. BaroniJun 22, 2007
WinUnited StatesNam PhanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce: Triple ThreatDec 8, 2006
WinUnited StatesDuane LudwigH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Strikeforce: Tank vs. BuentelloOct 7, 2006
WinUnited StatesRocky JohnsonH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride and Fury 5Jul 6, 2006
WinUnited StatesHarris SarmientoH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R3Strikeforce: RevengeJun 9, 2006
LossUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. GracieMar 10, 2006
WinJapanDaisuke SugieH2HSubmission (kneebar)R1PRIDE Bushido 8Jul 17, 2005
LossUnited StatesYves EdwardsH2HKO (flying head kick and punches)R1UFC 49Aug 21, 2004
WinBrazilHermes FrançaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 46Jan 31, 2004
WinUnited StatesGerald StrebendtH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 44Sep 26, 2003
WinUnited StatesRob McCulloughH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WFA 3: Level 3Nov 23, 2002
WinCanadaKajan JohnsonH2HTKO (submission to elbows)R2SE: North American Sport Fighting InvitationalSep 7, 2002
WinUnited StatesDoug EvansH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1NW Submission Fighting 1May 4, 2002
NCJapanNorifumi YamamotoH2HNC (groin kick)R2Shogun 1Dec 15, 2001
WinUnited StatesVíctor EstradaH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Gladiators Vale TudoMar 10, 2001
WinJason AbajianH2HKO (punches)R1Bushido 1Jan 18, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.