Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thomson by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Strikeforce: Evolution, held Friday, December 18, 2009 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose. The judges scored it 49-46, 49-46, 49-47, Gilbert Melendez won the decision.
Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson
Judges' Scorecards
The commission did not release round-by-round scores for this fight.
Fan Scorecards
8 fan scorecards submitted
Style & credentials
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Camp · AKA (American Kickboxing Academy)Sig. strikes by zone
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How good, really
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Striking & grappling
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When it ends
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson?
Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thomson by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of Strikeforce: Evolution, held Friday, December 18, 2009 at SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose. The judges scored it 49-46, 49-46, 49-47, Gilbert Melendez won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson?
The judges scored it 49-46, 49-46, 49-47, Gilbert Melendez won the decision.
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