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Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson

“The Punk”
MMA record: 22-9, 1 NC (16)
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San Jose, California, U.S.

Best fights of Josh Thomson

Over 16 years as a professional, Josh Thomson has compiled a 22-9 (16) record, including six title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Josh Thomson KOs Nate Diaz

    On April 20, 2013 Josh Thomson faced Nate Diaz in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 34 years old with a record of 19-5, and Diaz was 28 with a record of 16-8. Both Thomson and Diaz were coming off a loss. Thomson stopped Nate Diaz via TKO in the 2nd round.

  2. 2. Josh Thomson defeats Gilbert Melendez

    On June 27, 2008 Josh Thomson fought Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce lightweight title. Thomson was 29 years old with a record of 14-2, and Melendez was 26 with a record of 14-1. Thomson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Melendez was coming off a win. Thomson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.

  3. 3. Josh Thomson defeats Nam Phan

    On December 8, 2006 Josh Thomson fought Nam Phan for the vacant Strikeforce U.S. and Strikeforce lightweight titles. Thomson was 28 years old with a record of 11-2, and Phan was 23 with a record of 12-2. Thomson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Phan was on a 7-fight winning streak. Thomson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.

  4. 4. Josh Thomson loses to Benson Henderson via split decision

    On January 25, 2014 Josh Thomson faced Benson Henderson in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 35 years old with a record of 20-5, and Henderson was 30 with a record of 19-3. Thomson was coming off a win, while Henderson was coming off a loss. Thomson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Henderson.