Completed MMA Bout
Gilbert Melendez vs. Josh Thomson I
Main Card | Strikeforce Lightweight Championship | 155 lbs
Josh Thomson defeats Gilbert Melendez via 5 Round Decision
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Decision
Round 5
"The Punk" "El Nino"
| 15-2-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 14-1-0 | ||
| Climbed to 16-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 14-2 | ||
| +358 (Moderate Underdog) | Betting Odds | -413 (Heavy Favorite) | ||
| Challenger | Title | Champion | ||
United States
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| San Jose, California | Fighting out of | San Francisco, California | ||
| 29 years, 9 months, 6 days | Age at Fight | 26 years, 2 months, 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs) | ||
| 5'10" (178cm) | Height | 5'9" (176cm) | ||
| 71.0" (180cm) | Reach | 73.0" (185cm) | ||
| American Kickboxing Academy | Gym | Cesar Gracie Jiu Jitsu |
- Bout Information
- Event: Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson
- Date: Friday 06.27.2008
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: HP Pavilion
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 11 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary:
- Broadcast: N/A
- Post-Fight Interviewer:
- Melendez Total Disclosed Pay: $50,000
- Thomson Total Disclosed Pay: $35,000
- Title on Line: Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Held by Melendez
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