Josh Thomson made a successful return to the octagon, as he defeated Nate Diaz.
Thomson used a fantastic gameplan in the first round, by utilizing leg-kicks to keep the longer Diaz at bay.
In what could be Nate Diaz's last lightweight battle, he entered the octagon against Josh "The Punk" Thomson.
The taunting from Diaz began right when the referee told the two men to fight. Thomson switched from orthodox to southpaw with almost every step he took in the first few minutes of the round.
Tomorrow night live on the FOX network MMA fans will be treated to one of the best (on paper) UFC cards this year.
The four fight main card is headlined by a lightweight title fight between UFC champ Benson Henderson and Strikeforce kingpin Gilbert Melendez. In the co-main event Strikeforce Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion Daniel Cormier will step in the cage against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir.
A lightweight tilt between lightweights Josh Thomson and Caros Fodor has been slated for next month's Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy event.
There has been no...
Josh Thomson enters the biggest fight of his career Saturday night, his third go-round with Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez. The fights have spanned...
It's funny, because when I'm driving to and from the gym I listen to country. Then when I get to the gym we listen to rock or hip hop. When we're hitting mits at night and Cain is in the room we listen to Mariachi or Mexican music.
Earlier today Strikeforce held their pre-fight conference call for Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier event, which will air live on the Showtime.
The media had the opportunity...
