Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Roger Bowling
Relentless
12-6-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Roger Bowling def. Josh Thornburg (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Josh Thornburg
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, United States

Roger Bowling defeated Josh Thornburg by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson, held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Roger Bowling vs Josh Thornburg?

Roger Bowling defeated Josh Thornburg by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson, held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Roger Bowling 58%42% Josh Thornburg

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

12-6-0 (1 NC)
Record
8-8-0
1686
Power Index rating
1627
0
Win Streak
0
43
Age
42
5'9"
175 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
68"
173 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
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Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Roger Bowling

No background on record

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Josh Thornburg

No background on record

Striking Profile

3.90
SLpM
-
47%
Str. Acc.
-
3.86
SApM
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51%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

3.09
TD Avg.
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43%
TD Acc.
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27%
TD Def.
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0.90
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Roger Bowling · 2-2
  • W
    Limitless FC 5 · Jun 7, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 2:32
  • L
    Fight Night 2 · Oct 28, 2016
    Submission · R1 · 3:38 · Welterweight
  • W
    Absolute Action 43 · Aug 29, 2015
    TKO · R1 · 1:37 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 · Dec 14, 2013
    TKO · R2 · 1:35 · Lightweight
  • NC
    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2 · Aug 28, 2013
    · R2 · 4:57 · Lightweight
Josh Thornburg · 0-5
  • L
    AOW: Yakuza Moon · Jan 18, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 1:58 · Welterweight
  • L
    TWC 17: Conflict · Jun 21, 2013
    TKO · R3 · 1:31 · Welterweight
  • L
    BAMMA Badbeat 6 · Jul 13, 2012
    TKO · R1 · 0:13 · Lightweight
  • L
    California Regional · Oct 1, 2011
    TKO
  • L
    California Regional · Aug 13, 2011
    TKO

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
18.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.50
Avg takedowns
-
0:48
Avg control time
-
27
Career high strikes
-
1
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Roger Bowling
Strike target
Josh Thornburg
47%
Head
-
19%
Body
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33%
Leg
-
Roger Bowling
Strike position
Josh Thornburg
81%
Distance
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11%
Clinch
-
8%
Ground
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