Why isn’t he in the UFC? 155lbs: Josh Thomson

PRIDE aside, their are a few fighters in the mixed martial arts world that I would like to see in the UFC. These fighters aren't prospects, these are guys that would make an immediate impact.



At one time Josh "The Punk" Thomson (11-2) (1-1) was known as one of the up and comers in the UFC. With victories over Gerald Strebendt and Hermes Franca, Thomson was on his way to UFC gold. One problem: the gold didn't exist.

After Jens Pulver left the UFC and BJ Penn left for the greener pastures of the 170lbs weight class the UFC putan end to the 155lbs division.

Still, Thomson fought top 155lbs contender Yves Edwards for lightweight supremacy. What followed was one of the most spectacular KOs in UFC History. Unfortunately for Thomson, he received, not delivered the spinning back kick.

After his loss to Edwards, Thomson was out of the UFC.

Since leaving the UFC, "The Punk" hasn't stopped fighting quality opponents. He's since defeated Nam Phan and Duane Ludwig in dominating fashion.

Thomson isn't just a great fighter either, he's got the charisma the UFC is looking for. Who else would get suspended by the CSAC for wearing a "Frank Glamrock is a bitch" t-shirt to a Strikeforce event?

With the UFC trying to establish the lightweight division why not bring in a fighter who's already at the top of his game?

HONARABLE MENTION: Chris Horodecki (10-0) has truly been amazing. Only 19 years old, he has beaten the best that the IFL has to offer. I would have mentioned him first, but he's more of a prospect, rather than a finished product.


---For now, the UFC lightweight division is full. Hermes Franca will be fighting for the title and Joe Stevenson and the winner of Penn/Pulver will be right behind them. Another obstacle may be the money. It's no secret STRIKEFORCE, and now Elite XC, is willing to pay big bucks for arguably the best lightweight on the market.



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Written by admin on June 11th, 2007 with comments disabled.
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