Former Strikeforce lightweight champ and seven-time UFC veteran Josh Thomson is the latest addition to the Bellator MMA roster. Bellator officials today announced the new exclusive, multi-fight deal. “I had the pleasure of working with Josh in Strikeforce, and I look forward to continuing this relationship in Bellator MMA,” Bellator President Scott Coker stated. “Josh is a world-class mixed martial artist, and we are very happy to be adding him to our roster of some of the best lightweights in the world. “Bellator remains fully committed to building its roster by signing top free agents like Thomson, as well as grooming up-and-coming blue-chip stars. We have some amazing matchups in mind for ‘The Punk’ that we hope to be announcing in the weeks to come.” Thomson, who has been considered one of MMA’s top lightweight fighters for more than a decade, made his UFC debut in 2003.