Topic: Thomson vs. Noons

Thomson vs. Noons

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Oddsbot

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01.12.2012 | 7:36 PM ET

This is the official discussion thread for Thomson vs. Noons. Let's see what you've got.

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Suga

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01.12.2012 | 7:36 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Noons wrong Decision

Although Thomson should win this......I don't want him to. As good as his fights with Melendez were...I don't want to see another one.

AnAlias

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01.12.2012 | 7:40 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

It will probably be a close fight, but Thomson is the more well rounded guy.

fglop

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01.12.2012 | 10:13 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

Thompson hasn't fought in forever but Noons hasn't looked good at all his last couple fights.

ProdigyKid14

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01.12.2012 | 10:26 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Noons wrong Decision

Been a damn long time since Josh fought. Geez.

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AnAlias

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01.12.2012 | 10:27 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

Thomson spends more time healing from injuries than he does training for fights. It's a shame. He's a very exciting fighter when healthy.

* Edited at 01.12.2012, 10:28 PM ET *

Live2wrestle

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01.12.2012 | 10:37 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

A few years ago I wouldve went Thomson no doubt in my mind, I still think hes the far better fighter but the injuries are worrying

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Anik

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01.12.2012 | 11:09 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Noons wrong Decision

I have Noons by decision. Never watched Thomson fight.

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AnAlias

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01.12.2012 | 11:25 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

AnikM you are missing out man. THomson's old UFC fights were all awesome, high paced scraps. He had a fight in Pride, and of course a bunch of Strikeforce fights. If nothing else you should check out his 2 fights with Gilbert Melendez.

* Edited at 01.12.2012, 11:25 PM ET *

Swickotine

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01.12.2012 | 11:27 PM ET

Prediction: wrong Noons wrong Decision

Yeah Gilbert/Josh 2 was crazy...great fight. Both of 'em.

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Live2wrestle

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01.12.2012 | 11:57 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

Thomson is quite possibly the most underrated LW

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AnAlias

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01.14.2012 | 2:19 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

Live2wrestle...Indeed. I wish he could manage to keep from getting injured long enough to put together a consistent string of fights.

USMC

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01.14.2012 | 4:18 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson wrong Submission wrong Round 2

Josh Thomson is kind of where Josh Barnett was a couple of fights ago. These guys dropped off the ranks & public consciousness, not due to losses, but rather due to inactivity (injury/suspension). Out of sight, out of mind--people forget how great they are.

As with any significant injury, you have to make the caveat "if he's healthy"... but Josh Thomson should siimply out-class KJ Noons.

* Edited at 01.14.2012, 4:20 PM ET *

minotauro11

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01.14.2012 | 4:21 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

For some reason I've always held robbing JZ against Thomson, so I've always rooted against him since then. Although I suppose that was only one fight. I also don't like when people die their hair... I like him better than Noons though. And he should win this (assuming he doesn't get injured before the fight).

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USMC

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01.14.2012 | 5:19 PM ET

@minotauro11

Prediction: correct Thomson wrong Submission wrong Round 2

I hope we see Thomson vs JZ...

Before we see Thomson vs Melendez

USMC

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01.14.2012 | 6:50 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson wrong Submission wrong Round 2

Josh Thomson post-fight, after beating JZ Cavalcante

@ 2:43 to about 3:10 - talks about media dropping Ranked fighters for inactivity.
http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/10/09/strikeforce-josh-thomson-jz-cavalcante/

JustynOfOsiris

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01.15.2012 | 6:19 AM ET

Prediction

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

Josh Thomson dominates Noons earning himself a shot at the SF LW belt, upsets the EXTREMELY over-rated Gilbert Melendez. Derailing the hype train for good!

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SlackBrian

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01.15.2012 | 6:25 AM ET

As much as I enjoyed their second fight, I don't really want to see Melendez/Thomson III. But, I guess that's the best we're probably going to get out of the Strikeforce lightweight division these days. So... go Noons, I suppose.

* Edited at 01.15.2012, 6:25 AM ET *

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Anik

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01.15.2012 | 11:39 AM ET

Prediction: wrong Noons wrong Decision

You know what? I'll check him out just cause you said so.

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03.02.2012 | 12:59 PM ET

Prediction: correct Thomson correct Decision

Close fight, but I think Thomson is the more well-rounded fighter and should win the decision if he doesn't play Noons' game. Stat breakdown on this fight at: http://www.breakdownfights.com/?p=3515

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