Josh Thomson “The Punk”
Lightweight · ORCA rating 51/100 · peak 55 · Defensive specialist · 3–4 in 7 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Josh Thomson finished with an ORCA rating of 51 (peak 55); without a recent bout, Josh Thomson sits off the current Lightweight board. The profile peaks in striking defence: 71. The weak side is grappling defence, which grades 35. 2 of 3 UFC wins came inside the distance (all by KO/TKO).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Lightweight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 47 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 71 | — | — |
| Grappling offence | 52 | — | — |
| Grappling defence | 35 | — | — |
Profile
- Division
- Lightweight
- ORCA rating
- 51 (peak 55)
- UFC record
- 3–4
- Pro record
- 20–8
- Graded UFC bouts
- 7
- Style
- Defensive specialist
- Age
- 48
- Height
- 5′10″ (178 cm)
- Reach
- 71″ (180 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.3
- Significant strike accuracy: 43%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.88
- Significant strike defence: 53%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 1.91
- Takedown accuracy: 37%
- Takedown defence: 42%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0
Fight history
- 2015-07-15 · L vs Tony Ferguson · Decision - Unanimous · UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee
- 2014-07-26 · L vs King Green · Decision - Split · UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown
- 2014-01-25 · L vs Benson Henderson · Decision - Split · UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
- 2013-04-20 · W vs Nate Diaz · KO/TKO · UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez
- 2004-08-21 · L vs Yves Edwards · KO/TKO · UFC 49: Unfinished Business
- 2004-01-31 · W vs Hermes Franca · Decision - Majority · UFC 46: Supernatural
- 2003-09-26 · W vs Gerald Strebendt · KO/TKO · UFC 44: Undisputed
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