Josh Thomson losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Josh Thomson has compiled a 22-9 (16) record, including six title fights. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, three of them in title fights.
9. Josh Thomson loses to Patricky Pitbull via KO
On February 18, 2017 Josh Thomson faced Patricky Pitbull in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 38 years old with a record of 22-8, and Pitbull was 31 with a record of 16-8. Thomson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Pitbull was coming off a loss. Pitbull stopped Thomson via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Josh Thomson loses to Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision
On July 15, 2015 Josh Thomson faced Tony Ferguson in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 36 years old with a record of 20-7, and Ferguson was 31 with a record of 18-3. Thomson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ferguson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Thomson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ferguson.
7. 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.
6. 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.
4. Josh Thomson loses to Tatsuya Kawajiri via unanimous decision
On December 31, 2010 Josh Thomson faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a lightweight bout. Thomson was 32 years old with a record of 18-3, and Kawajiri was 32 with a record of 26-6-2. Thomson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Kawajiri was coming off a loss. Thomson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kawajiri.
3. Josh Thomson loses to Gilbert Melendez in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 19, 2009 Josh Thomson defended his Strikeforce lightweight title against Gilbert Melendez. It was their second meeting. Thomson was 31 years old with a record of 16-2, and Melendez was 27 with a record of 16-2. Thomson was on a 8-fight winning streak and Melendez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thomson lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Melendez.
2. Josh Thomson loses to Clay Guida via unanimous decision
On March 10, 2006 Josh Thomson fought Clay Guida for the vacant Strikeforce lightweight title. Thomson was 27 years old with a record of 8-1, and Guida was 24 with a record of 18-4. Thomson was coming off a win, while Guida was coming off a loss. Thomson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Guida.
1. Josh Thomson loses to Yves Edwards via KO
On August 21, 2004 Josh Thomson faced Yves Edwards in a welterweight bout. Thomson was 25 years old with a record of 7-0, and Edwards was 27 with a record of 26-8-1. Thomson was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Edwards was on a 3-fight winning streak. Edwards stopped Thomson via KO in the 1st round.