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"The Punk"
23-9-0
Josh Thomson
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Fighter Details
- Given Name: Joshua Joseph Thomson
- Pro MMA Record: 23-9-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Punk
- Current Streak: 1 Loss
- Age: 1978-09-21 | Date of Birth: 1978.09.21
- Last Fight: February 18, 2017 in BFC
- Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 155.2 lbs
- Affiliation: American Kickboxing Academy
- Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 71.0" (180cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $761,500 USD
- Born: San Jose, California, United States
- Fighting out of: San Jose, California
- Head Coach: Bob Cook
- Other Coaches: N/A
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Josh Thomson MMA Fight Record
Record: 23-9-0, 1 NC
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KO/TKO6 wins, 2 lossesWL26% of wins22% of losses
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Submission10 wins, 0 lossesWL43% of wins
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Decision7 wins, 7 lossesWL30% of wins78% of losses
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2006TO2012
10win3loss0draw0no contest244-20%40%40%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---3- -
2003TO2015
3win4loss0draw0no contest2-1-67%-33%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ25%-75%-1-3- -
2015TO2017
2win1loss0draw0no contest11--50%50%--KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ100%---1--- -
DURING2010
0win1loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---1-
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.2 lbs (70.4 kgs)Odds: -220 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $10,000 Base
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Bellator 154 · Thomson InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.4 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: -1500 · Huge FavoriteReferee: Jason Herzog
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21-8-0 18-8-12015.09.19add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.4 lbs (70.5 kgs)Referee: Jason HerzogDisclosed Pay: $10,000 Base
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: +225 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $85,000 Base
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UFC Fight Night 62 · Thomson InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: -270 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $84,000 Base
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UFC on FOX 12 · Johnson InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: +270 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: John McCarthy
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UFC on FOX 9 · Pettis Knee InjuryWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: +130 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Mike BeltranDisclosed Pay: $145,000 ($85K Base, $10K Bonus, $50K KO/Night)UFC on FOX 7 Knockout of the Night
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Strikeforce · Event CancelledWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Title Bout: Challenger · Strikeforce Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 153.0 lbs (69.4 kgs)Odds: +440 · Heavy UnderdogReferee: Dan StellDisclosed Pay: $90,000 Base
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: -200 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Keith PetersonDisclosed Pay: $80,000 Base
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 70 kg (154.3 lbs) · Weigh-In 154.3 lbs (70.0 kgs)Odds: -105 · Near EvenReferee: Yuji Shimada
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.3 lbs (70.4 kgs)Odds: -145 · Slight FavoriteReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $50,000 Base
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.3 lbs (70.4 kgs)Odds: -470 · Heavy FavoriteReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $60,000 Base
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Title Bout: Champion · Strikeforce Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 153.0 lbs (69.4 kgs)Odds: -111 · Near EvenReferee: Josh RosenthalDisclosed Pay: $30,000 Base
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16-2-0 9-5-02008.09.20add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: -1000 · Huge FavoriteReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $20,000 Base
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Title Bout: Challenger · Strikeforce Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: +358 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $35,000 ($20K Base, $15K Bonus)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)Odds: -675 · Huge FavoriteDisclosed Pay: $24,500 ($14,500 Base, $10K Bonus)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.0 lbs (69.9 kgs)Referee: Herb DeanDisclosed Pay: $20,000 ($15K Base, $5K Bonus)
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Title Bout: Vacant · Strikeforce Vacant Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs)
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)
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9-2-0 20-13-02006.06.09add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs)
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Title Bout: Vacant · Strikeforce Vacant Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 154 lbs (70.0 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 10 + 5 Two RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 73 kg (160.9 lbs)Referee: Moritaka Oshiro
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 3 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 154 lbs (70.0 kg)
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7-0-0 26-8-12004.08.21add_circleBilling: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Referee: Steve MazzagattiDisclosed Pay: $6,000 Base
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs)Odds: -115 · Near EvenReferee: Larry LandlessDisclosed Pay: $8,000 ($4K Base, $4K Bonus)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.0 lbs (69.9 kgs)Referee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $4,000 ($2K Base, $2K Bonus)
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4-0-0 2-1-02002.11.23add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 3 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 154 lbs (70.0 kg)
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2-0-0 3-0-02001.12.15add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 154 lbs (70.0 kg)
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Bushido 2: The Warriors Return · Event ended early due to bad weatherWeight: Lightweight · 154 lbs (70.0 kg)
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Jason Abajian0-0-0 N/AWinArizona Regional2001.01.18
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Justin Curtiss3-0-0 N/ALossWashington Regional2003.03.08
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Karl Zamora1-0-0 N/AWinIdaho Regional1999.08.07
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Videos & Highlights
Interview | Affliction Clothing Company Profile and Interview of Josh Thomson report dead link
Affliction produced this video interview and highlight package of fighter Josh Thomson, in which he speaks about his introduction to the sport and training partners.
Promo Video | Josh Thomson: I am a Strikeforce Fighter report dead link
Watch this promo video featuring Strikeforce lightweight fighter Josh "The Punk" Thomson.
Highlight | UFC on FOX 10: Josh Thomson Full Blast report dead link
Josh Thomson watched the epic battle between Gilbert Melendez and Diego Sanchez.
Promo Video | Signature Moves: Josh Thomson report dead link
Wiki
Josh Thomson Wiki
Josh Thomson made his professional debut in 2001, quickly running his professional record to an undefeated 7-0 with one No Contest, with notable wins over Hermes Franca and Rob McCullough in the process. "The Punk" was knocked out in emphatic fashion in a 2004 fight with Yves Edwards in the UFC, but came back strong to win the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship in 2008, defeating favorite Gilbert Melendez in a tough five-round decision. Although he would lose the rematch in 2009, Thomson is still considered to be one of the best lightweights in Strikeforce and is a respected striker in the division worldwide.
Although he does not have a high percentage of knockouts, Thomson is known for his technical striking. He relies on accurate punching, kicking, and counter-striking to wear opponents down until he can move in for the kill.
Thomson would rack up wins over Pat Healy, Gesias Cavalcante and KJ Noons before fighting Melendez for a third time. He would lose a close split decision this time around. Thomson will now be returning to the UFC stage where he hasn't fought since 2004. He would square off against Nate Diaz at UFC on Fox 7. He would finish the fight in spectacular fashion rocking Diaz with a head kick and finishing him off with punches for Nate's first TKO loss in his career. Thomson would also win Knockout of the Night in his UFC debut. In his next fight he would take on the former champ in Benson Henderson at the Main Event of UFC on Fox 10. He would be on the losing end of a very close Split Decision call.
