Josh Thomson

Josh “The Punk” Thomson is the San Jose lightweight who won the Strikeforce lightweight title by beating Gilbert Melendez in 2008, then lost it back to him in their 2009 rematch and a disputed decision in their 2012 rubber match.

He later fought in the UFC, knocking out Nate Diaz with a head kick in 2013, and finished his career in Bellator before becoming a commentator and podcaster. CagePotato covered the Melendez trilogy.

Josh Thomson fact file
Full nameJoshua Joseph Thomson
NicknameThe Punk
Date of birth
Place of birthSan Jose, California, USA
Organisations fought in
  • Strikeforce
  • UFC
  • Bellator
  • Pride FC
  • WFA
Accolades
  • Strikeforce Lightweight Champion (2008)
  • Strikeforce US Lightweight Champion
  • Head-kick knockout of Nate Diaz (2013)

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