Joshua Joseph Thomson (born September 21, 1977) is an American

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podcaster, commentator, analyst and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2001, Thomson has competed in Bellator MMA,

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, the

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, and appeared at

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. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion, former Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Champion, and a former top contender in the UFC.

Background

Thomson was born and raised in

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, growing up in the east side of the city. Being half-European-American and half-Mexican, Thomson faced discrimination and got into fights often. In middle school, he was involved in a brawl in which the principal was punched while trying to break up the incident, resulting in Thomson being placed in a

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. Afterwards, Thomson went to live with his father in Idaho where he went to high school and competed in

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. Thomson continued

at junior college powerhouse, North Idaho Community College, and also trained with the wrestling team at

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before deciding school was not for him. His college wrestling record was 40–3. In 2000, Thomson was involved in an alcohol-fueled brawl while on a lake cruise in Idaho. In the melee Thomson choked one man so badly that he required

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and as a result, Thomson was charged with felony aggravated assault, serving six months of a three-year sentence before being released for good behavior.

Mixed martial arts career

Thomson started out very strongly in his

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career winning his first two professional bouts, before going to a no contest with

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. Thomson would then go on to win his next three fights, including a win over former WEC Lightweight Champion

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Thomson made his debut in the UFC at

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defeating

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by knockout in the first round. He would then pick up a decision victory over

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in an incredible fight at

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, before falling victim in his next fight to a highlight reel knockout finish at the hands of

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Strikeforce

Thomson went 2-1 in the

before leaving and opting instead to go overseas to Japan and fight for

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. He won his sole fight in PRIDE by submission in the first round. Thomson then signed with

and made his debut against

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in a title fight for the vacant Strikeforce Lightweight Championship losing by unanimous decision. Thomson would go on to win his next six fights, including victories over

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and

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earning him another shot at the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship. On June 27, 2008, he defeated

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by unanimous decision at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Thomson to become the new Strikeforce Lightweight Champion. On November 21, 2008, Thomson was scheduled to make his first title defense in a rematch against

at Strikeforce: Destruction but had to pull out after tearing ligaments in his toe.

was selected to take Thomson's place on the card. On April 11, 2009, Thomson was scheduled to make his first title defense in a rematch against

at Strikeforce's debut on the

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Network, but had to pull out after breaking his ankle while training on April 1, 2009.

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was selected to take Thomson's place on the card. On August 15, 2009, Thomson was scheduled to unify his title with the newly crowned Strikeforce Interim Lightweight Champion

at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg, but suffered a broken leg in training.

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was selected to take Thomson's place against Melendez. On December 19, 2009 at Strikeforce: Evolution, Thomson fought Gilbert Melendez for the Lightweight Championship. Thomson would lose the fight by unanimous decision, but the fight would see both fighters put it all on the line in what would prove to be a very fast-paced and exciting fight. Thomson fought

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at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum and won by rear naked choke late in the 3rd round. After this win, Dave Camarillo granted him his black belt in Guerrilla jiu-jitsu. Thomson broke two ribs during the fight on Healy's very first takedown and fought the rest of the fight very defensively. Thomson fought

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on October 9, 2010 at Strikeforce: San Jose where he won a controversial unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 30–27). Thomson's next fight was against

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under the co-promoted

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Thomson was expected to face promotional newcomer

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at Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov but yet another foot injury forced him out of the bout. Thomson returned in March 2012 to face K. J. Noons at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. He won the fight via unanimous decision. The trilogy rematch between Thomson and

for the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship took place at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier on May 19, 2012, with Thomson losing the fight via split decision.

Return to the UFC

Following the dissolution of Strikeforce in January 2013, Thomson returned to the UFC and faced

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on April 20, 2013 at

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. He won the fight via TKO (head kick and punches), becoming the first of only two fighters to date to finish Diaz by way of strikes. The win also earned him his first ''Knockout of the Night'' bonus award. Thomson was expected to face current UFC Lightweight Champion

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on December 14, 2013 at

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, replacing an injured

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, However, the bout was cancelled after Pettis pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury. Thomson faced Benson Henderson on January 25, 2014 in the main event at

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. Henderson defeated Thomson via split decision. Many media outlets and observers were split on who they thought should have been declared the winner. Thomson had one more takedown (5 to 4) and was able to secure Henderson's back on multiple occasions, while Henderson was able to significantly outstrike Thomson (114 to 33) over the duration of the bout and was credited with the bout's only submission attempt. During the first round Thomson broke the thumb on his right hand, contributing to his inability to punch with much effectiveness. Disappointed in the result of the Henderson bout, Thomson indicated in the post-fight press conference, that he may be "done" with the UFC or fighting. Thomson was expected to face Michael Johnson on July 26, 2014 at

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. However, on July 11, Johnson pulled out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by

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. Thomson lost the bout via split decision. Thomson was expected to face

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on March 21, 2015 at

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. However, on February 26, Thomson pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury, while Burns remained on the card against a replacement. Thomson faced

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at UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee on July 15, 2015. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Thomson's contract ended after his bout with Ferguson and he opted not to re-sign with the UFC.

Bellator MMA

On August 11, 2015, Thomson signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. He made his debut on September 19, 2015 at Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1 against

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, winning via submission in the third round. In his second fight for the promotion, Thomson faced Pablo Villaseca on December 4, 2015 at Bellator 147. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. In his third fight for Bellator MMA Thomson faced

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in the main event at Bellator 172. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. On January 28, 2020, Thomson announced his retirement from mixed martial arts.

Personal life

Before becoming a full-time professional fighter, Thomson worked in construction. Thomson now runs and co-hosts the popular MMA and combat sports podcast "Weighing In" with legendary former MMA referee "Big" John McCarthy. Thomson made his acting debut in ''Fist of the Dragon'' (2014).

Championships and accomplishments

** Strikeforce Lightweight Championship (One time) ** Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Championship (One time) **One successful title defense *

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** Knockout of the Night (One time) *

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**2009 Round of the Year vs.

on December 19; Round 5

Mixed martial arts record

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, United States , , - , Win , align=center, 14–2 (1) , Adam Lynn , KO (punches) , Strikeforce: Playboy Mansion , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 4:45 , Beverly Hills, California, United States , , - , Win , align=center, 13–2 (1) , Nick Gonzalez , Submission (rear-naked choke) , Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni , , align=center, 1 , align=center, 1:42 ,

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, Decision (unanimous) , Strikeforce: Triple Threat , , align=center, 3 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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, Decision (unanimous) , Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie , , align=center, 5 , align=center, 5:00 ,

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Filmography

References

External links

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