Fighter Profile: Josh "The Punk" Thomson
Hometown: San Jose, California
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 155lbs
Age: 30
Current Organization: Strikeforce
Professional Record: 16-2-1
Josh Thomson is a well-known lightweight mixed martial arts fighter who has been competing professionally for eight years, fighting for notable promotions such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce. Thomson is currently the reigning Strikeforce Lightweight Champion, having defeated former training partner and friend Gilbert Melendez in a five-round decision in 2008.
While Thomson is a well-rounded fighter with a significant base in wrestling, his main strength is considered to be his striking. Training with the highly respected middleweight kick boxer Cung Le, Thomson packs power and precision in his punches and kicks. The San Jose, California native has not been defeated since a 2006 Unanimous Decision loss to current UFC lightweight Clay Guida.
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Thomson is currently riding an eight-fight winning steak, and he is set to battle former lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez in a rematch of their first fight to unify the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship on August 15, 2009 at Strikeforce: Carano vs Cyborg at the HP Pavilion at San Jose in San Jose, California.
Notable Wins: Rob MucCullough, Hermes Franca, Duane Ludwig, Gilbert Melendez
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Recent Josh Thomson MMA News:
- Lost to Gilbert Melendez at Strikeforce: Evolution by Unanimous Decision - Strikeforce Evolution results
By Steven T. Kelliher
ProFighting-fans.com Staff Writer
Published June 2009, Updated January 2010