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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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. 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. 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.
5. Josh Thomson loses to Gilbert Melendez in their 3rd fight via split decision
On May 19, 2012 Josh Thomson fought Gilbert Melendez for the Strikeforce lightweight title. It was their third meeting. Thomson was 33 years old with a record of 19-4, and Melendez was 30 with a record of 20-2. Thomson was coming off a win and Melendez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Thomson lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Melendez.
6. Josh Thomson defeats Gesias Cavalcante
On October 9, 2010 Josh Thomson faced Gesias Cavalcante in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 32 years old with a record of 17-3, and Cavalcante was 27 with a record of 15-3-1. Both Thomson and Cavalcante were coming off a win. Thomson won via unanimous decision.
7. Josh Thomson submits Pat Healy
On June 26, 2010 Josh Thomson faced Pat Healy in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Healy was 26 with a record of 23-15. Thomson was coming off a loss, while Healy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thomson submitted Pat Healy via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
8. Josh Thomson submits Mike Bronzoulis
On September 19, 2015 Josh Thomson faced Mike Bronzoulis in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 36 years old with a record of 20-8, and Bronzoulis was 36 with a record of 18-8-1. Thomson was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Bronzoulis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thomson submitted Mike Bronzoulis via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.
9. Josh Thomson defeats K.J. Noons
On March 3, 2012 Josh Thomson faced K.J. Noons in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 33 years old with a record of 18-4, and Noons was 29 with a record of 11-4. Thomson was coming off a loss, while Noons was coming off a win. Thomson won via unanimous decision.
10. Josh Thomson loses to King Green via split decision
On July 26, 2014 Josh Thomson faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 35 years old with a record of 20-6, and Green was 27 with a record of 22-5. Thomson was coming off a loss, while Green was on a 7-fight winning streak. Thomson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Green.