Lightweight· Not Fighting

Josh Thomson

“The Punk”· San Jose, United States

Pro record

22-9-0

Model Elo

1517

#883 of 1994

Age: 44
Height: 5'10"
Reach: 71"
Stance: Orthodox
Team: —
Born: San Jose, United States
UFC debut: Sep 26, 2003

Profile

Josh Thomson is 3–4 in the UFC since 2003. 2 of those 3 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 3-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision (Jul 14, 2015).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 3–4; since 2003
Finish rate: 67%; 2 of 3 wins
1st-round finishes: 1
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 2
Current streak: L3; losses in a row
Octagon time: 1h 26m; avg 12:17 per fight
Opposition: 1627; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

Nate Diaz
KO/TKO, R2 · UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez · Apr 19, 2013
1675opp. Elo
HF
Hermes Franca
majority decision, R3 · UFC 46: Supernatural · Jan 30, 2004
1594opp. Elo
GS
Gerald Strebendt
KO/TKO, R1 · UFC 44: Undisputed · Sep 25, 2003
1500opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.59

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min2.12

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy48%

UFC avg 45% · about average

Striking defense64%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.22

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min1.92

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense55%

UFC avg 52% · about average

Submission attempts / 15 min1.34

UFC avg 0.58 · better than average

Where the strikes land

Head 52%Body 31%Legs 17%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 53%Clinch 22%Ground 25%

Average fight time: 12:55

Fight history (7)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
L	Tony FergusonRecord after: 3-4	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC Fight Night: Mir vs DuffeeJul 14, 2015
L	King GreenRecord after: 3-3	split decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 25, 2014
L	Benson HendersonRecord after: 3-2	split decisionRound 5 · 5:00	UFC on FOX: Henderson vs ThomsonJan 24, 2014
W	Nate DiazRecord after: 3-1	KO/TKORound 2 · 3:44	UFC on FOX: Henderson vs MelendezApr 19, 2013
L	Yves EdwardsRecord after: 2-1	KO/TKORound 1 · 4:32	UFC 49: Unfinished BusinessAug 20, 2004
W	HFHermes FrancaRecord after: 2-0	majority decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 46: SupernaturalJan 30, 2004
W	GSGerald StrebendtRecord after: 1-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 2:45	UFC 44: UndisputedSep 25, 2003