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Josh Thomson

"The Punk"
24-9-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-1Muay Thai 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Patricky Freire · Knockout · Feb 18, 2017

24-9-0 · 17 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Patricky FreireKO · R2 0:40
BellatorBellator 172: Thomson vs Freire·February 18, 2017

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CAREER SUMMARY

Josh Thomson holds a professional MMA record of 24-9-0. Thomson has won 24 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Thomson lands 2.29 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 1.92 takedowns per 15 minutes. Thomson also has 1 recorded Muay Thai bout. Most recent fight: February 18, 2017. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC, STRIKEFORCE, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
71"180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Sep 21, 1978
Age
48
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
San Jose, California, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Patricky Freire
    Bellator 172: Thomson vs Freire· Feb 18, 2017· Lightweight· 24-9 vs 17-8
    KO
    R2 · 0:40
  2. WIN
    vs Pablo Villaseca
    Bellator 147: Thomson vs Villaseca· Dec 4, 2015· Lightweight· 24-8 vs 10-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:59
  3. WIN
    vs Mike Bronzoulis
    Bellator 142: Dynamite· Sep 19, 2015· Lightweight· 23-8 vs 18-9-1
    SUB
    R3 · 0:39
  4. LOSS
    vs Tony Ferguson
    UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· Jul 15, 2015· Lightweight· 22-8 vs 19-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. LOSS
    vs King Green
    UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Lightweight· 22-7 vs 23-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Benson Henderson
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Lightweight· 22-6 vs 20-3
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Nate Diaz
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez· Apr 20, 2013· Lightweight· 22-5 vs 16-9
    TKO
    R2 · 3:44
    KOTN
  8. LOSS
    vs Gilbert MelendezTitle bout
    Strikeforce: Barnett vs Cormier· May 18, 2012· Lightweight· 21-5 vs 21-2
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs KJ Noons
    Strikeforce - Tate vs Rousey· Mar 3, 2012· Lightweight· 21-4 vs 11-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    K-1: Dynamite 2010· Dec 31, 2010· Lightweight· 20-4 vs 27-6-2
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Gesias Cavalcante
    Strikeforce: Diaz vs Noons 2· Oct 8, 2010· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 15-4-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Pat Healy
    Strikeforce/ M-1 Global: Fedor vs Werdum· Jun 25, 2010· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 19-13
    SUB
    R3 · 4:27
  13. LOSS
    vs Gilbert MelendezTitle bout
    Strikeforce: Evolution· Dec 18, 2009· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 17-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Ashe Bowman
    Strikeforce - At the Mansion 2· Sep 19, 2008· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 9-6
    TKO
    R1 · 1:14
  15. WIN
    vs Gilbert Melendez×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Strikeforce: Melendez vs Thomson· Jun 26, 2008· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 14-2
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Adam Lynn
    Strikeforce - Playboy Mansion· Sep 28, 2007· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 11-8
    TKO
    R1 · 4:45
  17. WIN
    vs Nick Gonzalez
    StrikeForce-EliteXC: Shamrock vs Baroni· Jun 21, 2007· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 12-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:42
  18. WIN
    vs Nam Phan
    Strikeforce: Triple Threat· Dec 7, 2006· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 12-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Duane Ludwig
    Strikeforce: Tank vs Buentello· Oct 6, 2006· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 13-6
    SUB
    R2 · 4:36
  20. WIN
    vs Rocky Johnson
    Idaho Regional· Jul 6, 2006· 12-2 vs 3-3
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Harris Sarmiento
    Strikeforce: Revenge· Jun 8, 2006· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 20-14
    SUB
    R3 · 3:19
  22. LOSS
    vs Clay GuidaTitle bout
    Strikeforce: Shamrock vs Gracie· Mar 9, 2006· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 19-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  23. WIN
    vs Enoch Wilson
    PFA: Pride And Fury 3· Oct 13, 2005· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 4-2
    DEC
  24. WIN
    vs Daisuke Sugie
    PRIDE FC · PRIDE: Bushido 8· Jul 17, 2005· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 7-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:35
  25. LOSS
    vs Yves Edwards
    UFC 49: Unfinished Business· Aug 20, 2004· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 27-8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:32
  26. WIN
    vs Hermes Franca
    UFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 8-1
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  27. WIN
    vs Gerald Strebendt
    UFC 44: Undisputed· Sep 26, 2003· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 6-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:45
  28. WIN
    vs Rob McCullough
    WFA 3: Trigg vs. Hallman· Nov 23, 2002· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 2-2
    UD
  29. WIN
    vs Kajan Johnson
    Idaho Regional· Sep 7, 2002· 5-0 vs 3-2
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Doug Evans
    Idaho Regional· May 4, 2002· 4-0 vs 3-8
    SUB
  31. NC
    vs Norifumi Yamamoto
    IFC 16: Shogun· Dec 15, 2001· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 3-0
    NC
    R2 · 2:00
  32. WIN
    vs Victor Estrada
    Idaho Regional· Mar 10, 2001· 3-0 vs 0-4
    SUB
  33. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Arizona Regional· Jan 18, 2001· 2-0
    TKO
  34. WIN
    vs Adam Retilla
    WPKO: Fight Night 2· Dec 4, 1999· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power83
Kick power92
Punch speed70
Kick speed93
Accuracy68
Takedowns93
Ground striking95
Submissions95
Chin90
Body strength89
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.29per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.87per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.92per 15 min
37% success
Takedowns stuffed42%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 3-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.29per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.87per min
53% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.92per 15 min
37% success
Takedowns stuffed42%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Josh Thomson has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ KO of the Night ×1
  1. ★ KOTNvs Nate Diaz · UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 20, 2013

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Josh Thomson earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Josh Thomson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#3 Lightweight
First ranked
Apr 22, 2013
Times ranked
93

Lightweight

#1#5#10#1520142015Apr 22, 2013 · #8Apr 29, 2013 · #4Jun 10, 2013 · #5Jun 18, 2013 · #4Aug 5, 2013 · #5Aug 19, 2013 · #4Sep 6, 2013 · #5Sep 23, 2013 · #4May 5, 2014 · #3Jul 28, 2014 · #6Dec 8, 2014 · #7Mar 16, 2015 · #9Apr 13, 2015 · #10Apr 27, 2015 · #9May 25, 2015 · #10Jul 13, 2015 · #9Jul 20, 2015 · #11Jul 27, 2015 · #12#12

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1784▼18
Peak
1845Sep 20, 2008
Rated fights
32
1500160017001800200020032006200920122015Dec 4, 1999 · 1541Mar 10, 2001 · 1565May 4, 2002 · 1589Sep 7, 2002 · 1627Nov 23, 2002 · 1647Sep 26, 2003 · 1694Jan 31, 2004 · 1722Aug 21, 2004 · 1689Jul 17, 2005 · 1710Oct 13, 2005 · 1721Mar 10, 2006 · 1693Jun 9, 2006 · 1715Jul 6, 2006 · 1727Oct 7, 2006 · 1754Dec 8, 2006 · 1774Jun 22, 2007 · 1791Sep 29, 2007 · 1806Jun 27, 2008 · 1839Sep 20, 2008 · 1845Dec 19, 2009 · 1809Jun 26, 2010 · 1818Oct 9, 2010 · 1827Dec 31, 2010 · 1820Mar 3, 2012 · 1810May 19, 2012 · 1806Apr 20, 2013 · 1824Jan 25, 2014 · 1820Jul 26, 2014 · 1814Jul 15, 2015 · 1803Sep 19, 2015 · 1814Dec 4, 2015 · 1822Feb 18, 2017 · 17841784

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Frequently asked questions

When does Josh Thomson fight next?

Josh Thomson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Josh Thomson's record?

Josh Thomson's professional MMA record is 24-9-0.

Who is Josh Thomson fighting next?

Josh Thomson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Josh Thomson fight last?

Josh Thomson most recently fought Patricky Freire at Bellator 172: Thomson vs Freire on Saturday, February 18, 2017, LOSS (Knockout).

What weight class does Josh Thomson fight in?

Josh Thomson fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Josh Thomson have?

Josh Thomson has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Josh Thomson won?

Josh Thomson has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Josh Thomson?

Josh Thomson is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Josh Thomson weigh?

Josh Thomson weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Josh Thomson's reach?

Josh Thomson has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Josh Thomson?

Josh Thomson is 48 years old (born Sep 21, 1978).

Where is Josh Thomson from?

Josh Thomson is from the United States.

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