Josh Thomson

"The Punk"

MMA Record: 22-9-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 3-4-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Josh Thomson "The Punk" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Josh Thomson has 3 wins in the UFC. Josh Thomson lands an average of 2.59 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.92 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Josh Thomson, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 22 wins, 9 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) in his career. He specialized in the lightweight division, weighing in at 155 lbs., standing tall at 5' 10', and boasting a reach of 71'. Thomson demonstrated impressive fighting skills, averaging 2.59 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 47%. He also showcased a sturdy defense, absorbing an average of 2.12 strikes per minute while maintaining a strike defense rate of 64%. Thomson's notable victories include defeating Nate Diaz, who held an ELO rating of 1117 at the time. One of his most memorable wins came in 2013 when he knocked out Diaz with a kick. However, his recent fight history shows a series of losses, starting from August 21, 2004, against Yves Edwards via KO/TKO (kick), followed by a win against Diaz in April 2013, and subsequent defeats against Benson Henderson, King Green, and Tony Ferguson in 2014 and 2015. His last recorded fight was on July 15, 2015.

Biggest Win
Nate Diaz in 2013
Opponent ELO: 1117

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 10'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
71'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Sep 21 1978
Age
47
Peak ELO
1033
ELO Rank
739 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
179-94-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1065.1
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1062.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.59
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
47%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.12
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
64%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.92
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
39%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.3
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Josh Thomson Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2015-07-15 UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee Tony Ferguson U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2014-07-26 UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown King Green S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2014-01-25 UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson Benson Henderson S-DEC 5 5:00 Loss
2013-04-20 UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez Nate Diaz KO/TKO Kick 2 3:44 Win
2004-08-21 UFC 49: Unfinished Business Yves Edwards KO/TKO Kick 1 4:32 Loss
2004-01-31 UFC 46: Supernatural Hermes Franca M-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2003-09-26 UFC 44: Undisputed Gerald Strebendt KO/TKO Punches 1 2:45 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Josh Thomson ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2015-07-15 Tony Ferguson 1118 Loss -12 1021
6 2014-07-26 King Green 1056 Loss 0 1033
5 2014-01-25 Benson Henderson 1077 Loss 0 1033
4 2013-04-20 Nate Diaz 1117 Win +26 1033
3 2004-08-21 Yves Edwards 1061 Loss -14 1007
2 2004-01-31 Hermes Franca 1038 Win 0 1021
1 2003-09-26 Gerald Strebendt 1000 Win +21 1021

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