Josh Thomson
“The Punk”
15-8-0
Physical stats
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight155 lbs. (70 kg)
Reach71" (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
BornSep 21, 1978
Age48
DivisionLightweight
Striking & grappling
SLpM2.59
Str. Acc47%
SApM2.12
Str. Def64%
TD Avg1.92
TD Acc39%
TD Def-
Sub Avg1.3
Recent form
L L L W L
Career timeline
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Career breakdown
Finish rate60%
Times finished12%
StreakL3
Best streak7
Avg fight13:30
Octagon time5h 10m
Opp win%64%
ActiveNov. 23, 2002 – Jul. 15, 2015 (14y)
Career story
Josh Thomson "The Punk" is a 22-9-0 grappler (1 NC). 60% finish rate.
Josh debuted Nov. 23, 2002 vs Rob McCullough (win). Longest win streak: 7. On a 3-fight losing skid. 14 years active (Nov. 23, 2002–Jul. 15, 2015).
Best wins: Gilbert Melendez (U-DEC R5, Jun. 27, 2008); Pat Healy (SUB Rear Naked Choke R3, Jun. 26, 2010); Gesias Cavalcante (U-DEC R3, Oct. 09, 2010).
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Fight history
| Date | Event | Result | Method | R | Time | KD | Str | TD | Sub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul. 15, 2015 | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee | L Tony Ferguson | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 1 | 33 83 | 1 0 | 0 2 |
| Jul. 26, 2014 | UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown | L King Green | S-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 45 59 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Jan. 25, 2014 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson | L Benson Henderson | S-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 19 46 | 4 4 | 0 1 |
| Apr. 20, 2013 | UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez | W Nate Diaz | KO/TKO Kick | 2 | 3:44 | 1 0 | 36 21 | 1 1 | 0 1 |
| May. 19, 2012 | Strikeforce - Barnett vs Cormier | L Gilbert Melendez | S-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 64 77 | 2 5 | 2 0 |
| Mar. 03, 2012 | Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey | W KJ Noons | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 41 29 | 4 0 | 1 0 |
| Dec. 31, 2010 | Dynamite!! 2010 | L Tatsuya Kawajiri | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 14 18 | 0 6 | 0 2 |
| Oct. 09, 2010 | Strikeforce - Diaz vs. Noons 2 | W Gesias Cavalcante | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 16 14 | 1 1 | 1 2 |
| Jun. 26, 2010 | Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Werdum | W Pat Healy | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 3 | 4:27 | 0 0 | 18 17 | 0 4 | 6 1 |
| Dec. 19, 2009 | Strikeforce - Evolution | L Gilbert Melendez | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 1 | 74 103 | 2 0 | 0 0 |
| Sep. 20, 2008 | Strikeforce - At the Mansion 2 | W Ashe Bowman | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 1:14 | 1 0 | 6 3 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
| Jun. 27, 2008 | Strikeforce - Melendez vs. Thomson | W Gilbert Melendez | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 100 44 | 6 0 | 1 0 |
| Sep. 29, 2007 | Strikeforce - Playboy Mansion | W Adam Lynn | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 4:45 | 1 0 | 33 7 | 1 0 | 0 0 |
| Jun. 22, 2007 | Strikeforce - Shamrock vs. Baroni | W Nick Gonzalez | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 1 | 1:42 | 0 0 | 4 1 | 1 0 | 2 0 |
| Dec. 08, 2006 | Strikeforce - Triple Threat | W Nam Phan | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 1 0 | 97 31 | 1 1 | 1 1 |
| Oct. 07, 2006 | Strikeforce - Tank vs. Buentello | W Duane Ludwig | SUB Guillotine Choke | 2 | 4:36 | 0 0 | 22 3 | 2 0 | 1 1 |
| Jun. 09, 2006 | Strikeforce - Revenge | W Harris Sarmiento | SUB Arm Triangle | 3 | 3:19 | 0 0 | 37 15 | 3 3 | 3 0 |
| Mar. 10, 2006 | Strikeforce - Shamrock vs. Gracie | L Clay Guida | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 12 48 | 0 11 | 5 1 |
| Jul. 17, 2005 | PRIDE Bushido 8 | W Daisuke Sugie | SUB Kneebar | 1 | 4:35 | 0 0 | 1 0 | 0 1 | 1 1 |
| Aug. 21, 2004 | UFC 49: Unfinished Business | L Yves Edwards | KO/TKO Kick | 1 | 4:32 | 0 1 | 13 16 | 2 0 | 0 0 |
| Jan. 31, 2004 | UFC 46: Supernatural | W Hermes Franca | M-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 1 | 40 22 | 2 2 | 0 1 |
| Sep. 26, 2003 | UFC 44: Undisputed | W Gerald Strebendt | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 2:45 | 1 0 | 11 0 | 1 0 | 0 3 |
| Nov. 23, 2002 | WFA 3 | W Rob McCullough | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 67 11 | 3 0 | 4 0 |
Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.