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Josh Thomson

L3
“The Punk”
22-9-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 47/Orthodox/5' 10"/71″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
71%
SLpM
2.6
Str Acc
47%
Str Def
64%
TD Avg
1.9
TD Def
54%
Sub Avg
1.3
Finish
83%

At a Glance

2.6
SLpM
47%
Str Acc
1.9
TD Avg
83%
Finish %
64%
Str Def
Josh Thomson "The Punk" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 22-9-0, the fighter carries a 71% win rate across 31 pro contests, with a 83% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.
Career Arc
19 fightspeak +11 · current +8

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 38 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 58 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 39 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 58 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 39 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 95 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 60 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 67 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME38ACCURACY58KO POWER39TAKEDOWNS58TD DEFENSE39SUBMISSIONS95DURABILITY60ACTIVITY67
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 47% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 64% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 39% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 54% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.59-0.83 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.12-1.06 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.92+0.40 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.30+0.90 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.12)Landed (2.59)
0
+0.47

Wins by Method

83%Finish
KO/TKO433%
Submission650%
Decision217%
22 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (22)
4 KO
6 SUB
2 DEC
10 OTH
Losses (9)
1 KO
3 DEC
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
Dec
L
Dec
W
KO
L
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
15/27(56%)
R2
13/17(76%)
R3
7/9(78%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
45%
30%
25%
Distance: 9Clinch: 6Ground: 5
Target
65%
25%
Head: 13Body: 2Leg: 5

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.3
Avg Control / Fight
0:25
TD Success Rate
71%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
5 of 19
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
2.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-2
Fight History7 UFC + 12 pre-UFC
19 fights12W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LTony Ferguson
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee
Jul 15, 2015DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee
2015-07-15
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Apr 20, 2013KKO/TKO Kick23:44
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Dec 31, 2010DDECUnanimous
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WGerald Strebendt
UFC 44: Undisputed
Sep 26, 2003KKO/TKO Punches12:45
WUnknown
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Jan 18, 2001KTKO
WAdam Retilla
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