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STRIKEFORCE® HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX FINAL : BARNETT VS CORMIER

Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson

May 20, 2012
ResultGilbert Melendez def. Josh Thomson by Decision - Split · Round 1 · 00:05:00Fight analysis
DateMay 20, 2012
DivisionFight card
StatusCompleted
VenueHP Pavilion
BroadcastESPN+
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W
El Nino | 22-8-0Gilbert Melendez
L
The Punk | 22-9-0Josh Thomson

Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson

Method :Decision - Split
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Gilbert MelendezEl Nino |22-8-0Gilbert Melendez vs Josh ThomsonJosh ThomsonThe Punk |22-9-0
usGilbert MelendezEl Nino22-8-0Gilbert Melendez
Elo1740Good
3Y trend1771 → 1740
2016-07-24: 17712017-09-09: 17532019-07-06: 1740
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Fight Overview

Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Split
usJosh ThomsonThe Punk22-9-0usJosh Thomson
Elo1685Good
3Y trend1708 → 1685
2014-07-26: 17082014-07-26: 16972015-07-15: 16862015-09-19: 16972015-12-04: 17022017-02-18: 1685
Combat Edge Intelligence

Fight Intelligence

Gilbert Melendez won this fight by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Gilbert Melendez led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.

Compare Gilbert Melendez and Josh Thomson across their careers →

Recent career Elo trajectory

Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.

Gilbert MelendezJosh Thomson
1700175020152016201720182019

Result

Gilbert MelendezDecision - Split
MethodDecision - Split
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing+10Gilbert Melendez (1810 → 1820)-10Josh Thomson (1723 → 1712)

Elo edge

Gilbert Melendez1740-13 last move
Josh Thomson1685-17 last move

Why they are ranked here

Gilbert MelendezNot on the active ladder · 1740 Elo
Biggest gain
Beat Tatsuya Kawajiri (rated 1748 at the time): +17.
Costliest loss
Lost to Jeremy Stephens (rated 1557 at the time): -19.
Last 5 fights
0 wins, 5 losses, -75 Elo in total.
Inactivity
Placed on 1650, not 1740: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Josh ThomsonNot on the active ladder · 1685 Elo
Biggest gain
Beat Nate Diaz (rated 1672 at the time): +18.
Costliest loss
Lost to Patricky Pitbull (rated 1629 at the time): -17.
Last 5 fights
2 wins, 3 losses, -22 Elo in total.
Inactivity
Placed on 1595, not 1685: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.

Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated

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Recorded fight totals

Gilbert MelendezvsJosh Thomson
Total strikes
132vs76
Sig. strikes
77vs64
Takedowns
5vs2
Sub. attempts
0vs2

Finishing profile

Gilbert MelendezKO/TKO leads 55% of wins
Josh Thomsonsubmission leads 41% of wins

Round stats

Gilbert MelendezFight statsJosh Thomson
132Total strikes76
5Takedowns2
0Sub. attempts2
0Rev.0
77Sig. strikes64
0Knockdowns0
0Control time0
132Total strikes76
5Takedowns2
0Sub. attempts2
0Rev.0
77Sig. strikes64
0Knockdowns0
0Control time0

Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson is a completed Fight card fight from STRIKEFORCE® HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX FINAL : BARNETT VS CORMIER. Gilbert Melendez defeated Josh Thomson by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.

Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson quick answers

Who won Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson?

Gilbert Melendez won Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson by Decision - Split in round 1 at 00:05:00.

What event is Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson on?

Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson is listed on STRIKEFORCE® HEAVYWEIGHT GRAND PRIX FINAL : BARNETT VS CORMIER.

What are the records for Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson?

Gilbert Melendez enters with a 22-8-0 record and Josh Thomson enters with a 22-9-0 record.

What division is Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson?

Gilbert Melendez vs Josh Thomson is listed as a Fight card fight.

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