oday, Respect Your Universe, Inc. (RYU) (RYUN.OB), http://www.ryu.com/, is pleased to announce that on Saturday, May 19th Josh Thomson will be representing RYU at Strikeforce as the Co-Main Event of Barnett vs. Cormier. Getting underway at 7:00 p.m. PDT against Gilbert Melendez, Thomson is a former Strikeforce Lightweight Champion and holds a 19-4-0 win/loss/draw Martial Arts record.
Thomson, who will be wearing head-to-toe RYU apparel at Strikeforce on Saturday, is an American Mixed Martial Arts fighter currently training with the American Kickboxing Academy (AKA). Thomson has also fought in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships and with the UFC as well as the World Fighting Alliance.
"It is an honor to wear RYU for my third fight against Melendez," said Josh Thomson. "I love the gear and what RYU represents. Thank you RYU for your support."
For the weigh-ins on Friday, Thomson will be wearing the Grey Warrior Hoody and Pants, Black Tanto Compression Shorts and White Universe Beanie. On Saturday night fight, Thomson will be showcasing the Red Wakizashi Performance Shorts by RYU (containing their patent-pending waist closure technology with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office) designed specifically to enhance the overall performance of Martial Artists while keeping them comfortable at the same time. The corners will wear the Red RYU Signature T-Shirt and White Signature Cap...
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