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Josh Thomson vs KJ Noons

Josh Thomson is 22-9-0 (1 NC); KJ Noons is 13-9-0 (1 NC). Josh Thomson is 5 years older than KJ Noons. Josh Thomson has a 1" · 3 cm reach advantage over KJ Noons. They have met once: Josh Thomson 1, KJ Noons 0.

Josh Thomson
United States
Josh Thomson
“The Punk” · 22-9-0 (1 NC)
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LightweightMet once
KJ Noons
United States
KJ Noons
“King” · 13-9-0 (1 NC)
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Style & credentials

Josh Thomson

No background on record

Camp · AKA (American Kickboxing Academy) · United States
KJ Noons

No background on record

Camp · The Arena

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

50%
Head
53%
21%
Body
34%
29%
Leg
12%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Josh Thomsonlast 7 fights
65%19%16%
KJ Noonslast 5 fights
88%10%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Josh Thomson KJ Noons
Strikes landed / min
2.593.68
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Thomson · Below avg · better than 24% of UFC fightersKJ Noons · Average · better than 59% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.123.78
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Thomson · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersKJ Noons · Below avg · better than 37% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.920.08
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Thomson · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersKJ Noons · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
39%20%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Thomson · Average · better than 53% of UFC fightersKJ Noons · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
54%68%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Thomson · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersKJ Noons · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.300.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Josh Thomson · Elite · better than 88% of UFC fightersKJ Noons · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.59
Strikes landed / min
3.68
2.12
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.78
1.92 / 4.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.08 / 0.4
39%
Takedown accuracy
20%
54%
Takedown defence
68%
2:53
Control time / fight
0:01
1.30
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Josh Thomson7 UFC fights · 197 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%56/221
10%19/41
27%53/73
Clinch
7%13/36
10%20/23
2%4/4
Ground
15%29/56
1%2/2
1%1/1
KJ Noons5 UFC fights · 145 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
44%64/231
32%46/90
12%18/33
Clinch
8%11/12
3%4/5
0%0/0
Ground
1%2/3
0%0/0
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Josh Thomson and KJ Noons ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey (Sat, Mar 3, 2012), where Josh Thomson won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Josh Thomson and KJ Noons?

Josh Thomson is 22-9-0 (1 NC) and KJ Noons is 13-9-0 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Josh Thomson or KJ Noons?

Josh Thomson has the longer reach: 71" · 180 cm against 70" · 178 cm for KJ Noons, a 1" · 3 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Josh Thomson or KJ Noons?

Neither. Both stand 5'10" · 178 cm.

Who is older, Josh Thomson or KJ Noons?

Josh Thomson is 48 and KJ Noons is 43.

Who has more finishes, Josh Thomson or KJ Noons?

Josh Thomson has 17 wins inside the distance (7 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission); KJ Noons has 9 wins (9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission).

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