John Gunderson

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John Gunderson
Born (1980-05-01) May 1, 1980 (age 43)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesGuns
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach69 in (180 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Houston, Texas, United States
TeamTeam Tompkins
Years active2001–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total53
Wins35
By knockout4
By submission28
By decision3
Losses16
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision8
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

John Gunderson (born May 1, 1980) is a retired American mixed martial artist who used to fight with the UFC. Once he was a top-ten lightweight outside the UFC [2] Gunderson is also an International Fight League veteran who fought out of Ken Shamrock's Lion's Den and was a member of the Nevada Lions alongside The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights winner Roy Nelson. He is currently[ when? ] training with Xtreme Couture and TapouT. [2]

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gunderson made his UFC debut at UFC 108 against Rafaello Oliveira with 12 days notice on January 2, 2010. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Gunderson was supposed to make his next appearance against Paul Taylor at UFC 112, but the fight was canceled last minute due to Taylor not being medically cleared.

Gunderson was scheduled to face Taylor at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale, but Taylor was forced out of the bout again. Gunderson fought and defeated UFC newcomer and Canadian kickboxing champ Mark Holst. [3]

Gunderson was expected to face Efrain Escudero on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22, [4] however Escudero fought Matt Wiman as Mac Danzig was pulled from the card due to injury. Gunderson instead faced returning UFC veteran and former number 2 world ranked lightweight Yves Edwards, [5] and lost the fight via unanimous decision. He was later released from UFC.

World Series of Fighting

Gunderson made his World Series of Fighting debut on June 14, 2013, against UFC vet Dan Lauzon at WSOF 3. [6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [7] He then faced Chris Gruetzmacher at WSOF 9 on March 29, 2014. [8] Gunderson lost the fight via unanimous decision.

SCC After winning his promotional debut with a fight of the night Gunderson Faced Team Alpha Male standout and coach Justin Buchholz. Being a 3-1 underdog Gunderson battered Buchholz with strong hooks and take downs eventually winning by Kimura in the 3rd round.

Other promotions

Gunderson faced Jeff Fletcher at Rage in the Cage 172 on June 7, 2014. He won the fight via guillotine choke, snapping his three-fight losing streak in the process. [9]

Bellator and retirement

Gunderson was expected to face Alexander Sarnavskiy on October 10, 2014 at Bellator 128. [10] However, Gunderson pulled out of the bout and then retired from mixed martial arts competition. His reasons for retirement was due to a "lack of drive to compete" and a "desire to move into other ventures." Gunderson retired with a record of 35–16–2. [11]

Gunderson retired with over 13 different titles in smaller MMA promotions.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

John and his fiancee, Kristin Stewart, have two daughters.[ citation needed ]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
53 matches35 wins16 losses
By knockout42
By submission286
By decision38
Draws2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win35–16–2Jeff FletcherSubmission (guillotine choke)RITC: Rage in the Cage 172June 7, 201432:26 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss34–16–2 Chris Gruetzemacher Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares March 29, 201435:00 Paradise, Nevada, United States
Loss34–15–2 Dan Lauzon Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 3 June 14, 201335:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss34–14–2David CastilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Caged Combat 6: Day of the WarriorJuly 14, 201243:30 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United StatesFor the Cage Combat Welterweight Championship.
Win34–13–2 Karo Parisyan Submission (guillotine choke)ShoFIGHT MMA 20June 16, 201212:47 Springfield, Missouri, United StatesWon vacant ShoFIGHT Welterweight Championship
Win33–13–2 Justin Buchholz Submission (kimura)Superior Cage Combat 4February 16, 201232:34Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon SCC Lightweight Championship
Loss32–13–2Niko PuhakkaDecision (split)Fight Festival 31October 1, 201135:00 Helsinki, Finland
Win32–12–2James BirdsleySubmission (rear-naked choke)Superior Cage Combat 2August 20, 201122:06Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout
Loss31–12–2Dominique RobinsonTKO referee stoppage due to exhaustion TPF 8: All or Nothing February 18, 201130:41 Lemoore, California, United States
Win31–11–2Alejandro Solano RodriguezSubmission (kimura)XVT 5 - Franca vs. KhederDecember 19, 201011:34 Cartago, Costa Rica
Loss30–11–2 Yves Edwards Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares September 15, 201035:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win30–10–2Mark HolstDecision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale June 19, 201035:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss29–10–2 Rafaello Oliveira Decision (unanimous) UFC 108 January 2, 201035:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win29–9–2Steve SharpSubmission (kimura)MMA Xplosion - Gunderson vs. SharpOctober 10, 200933:17Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win28–9–2Fabian AcunaSubmission (kimura)ROF 35 - Summer BrawlAugust 1, 200912:18 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win27–9–2Dan RussomSubmission (Peruvian necktie)DB 37 - Desert Brawl 37June 27, 200912:10 Bend, Oregon, United States
Loss26–9–2Bryan TraversDecision (unanimous) PFC 13: Validation May 8, 200933:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win26–8–2Eric ReganSubmission (kimura)RITC 125 - Rage in the Cage 125April 17, 200920:55 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win25–8–2Alexander CrispimDecision (split) PFC 12: High Stakes January 22, 200933:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss24–8–2 Ryan Schultz Decision (split)IFL - Las VegasFebruary 29, 200835:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss24–7–2 Wagnney Fabiano Submission (guillotine choke)IFL - World Grand Prix SemifinalsNovember 3, 200721:53 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win24–6–2Gabriel CasillasSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFL - Las VegasJune 16, 200722:58Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss23–6–2 Bart Palaszewski Decision (split)IFL - MolineApril 7, 200734:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win23–5–2Josh OdomSubmission (triangle choke)IFL - OaklandJanuary 17, 200713:05 Oakland, California, United States
Win22–5–2 Bryan Caraway Submission (armbar)DB 19 - Oregon vs TexasSeptember 23, 200624:10 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win21–5–2Mike JoyKO (Knee)DB 17 - DesertBrawl 17April 1, 200611:09 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win20–5–2Cam WardDecision (unanimous)SF 14 - ResolutionJanuary 6, 200635:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win19–5–2Danny PayneSubmission (Kimura)DB 15 - DesertBrawl 15October 15, 200510:28 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win18–5–2Rudy GarciaSubmission (rear-naked choke)UCF - Night of ChampionsAugust 27, 2005N/AN/A Medford, Oregon, United States
Win17–5–2 Charles Bennett TKOGC 40 - Gladiator Challenge 40August 13, 200521:28 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win16–5–2Shawn BiasSubmission (triangle arm bar)DB 14 - DesertBrawl 14July 23, 20051N/A Bend, Oregon, United States
Loss15–5–2Frank WattsTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)XFC - Dome of Destruction 2April 30, 200510:47 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win15–4–2Enoch WilsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)SF 9 - RespectMarch 26, 200513:06 Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win14–4–2Armando ValadezSubmission (rear-naked choke)RITR 10 - Rumble in the Ring 10December 11, 200411:36 Auburn, Washington, United States
Loss13–4–2Donny RainesSubmission (armbar)DB 12 - DesertBrawl 12November 20, 20041N/A Bend, Oregon, United States
Win13–3–2Dave RivasKO (Punches and Knees)DB 11 - DesertBrawl 11July 17, 20043N/A Bend, Oregon, United States
Win12–3–2Mike JonetSubmission (rear-naked choke)PFA - Pride and FuryJune 3, 200410:27 Worley, Idaho, United States
Draw11–3–2Rob HisamotoDrawFCFF - Fight Night 4May 15, 200425:00 Medford, Oregon, United States
Win11–3–1Rob HisamotoKO (punches and knees)DB 10 - DesertBrawl 10April 3, 200430:45 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win10–3–1Brad HornerSubmission (armbar)SF 2 - On the MoveMarch 19, 200411:15 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win9–3–1Dean LavinTKOFCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 11January 24, 200413:02 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win8–3–1Chris YoungSubmission (armbar)DB 9 - DesertBrawl 9November 8, 200314:17 Bend, Oregon, United States
Loss7–3–1Chris IrvineSubmission (armbar)URC 6 - Ultimate Ring Challenge 6October 25, 200321:15 Longview, Washington, United States
Win7–2–1Pedro CastanedaSubmission (triangle choke)TQP - Sport Fight "Devastation"October 11, 200311:10 Oregon City, Oregon, United States
Win6–2–1Shawn CahillSubmissionFCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 9July 12, 200323:55 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss5–2–1Chad NelsonTKO (punches)Rumble at the Roseland 8June 7, 200311:44 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win5–1–1Vince GuzmanSubmission (armbar)DB 7 - Battle in BendMay 17, 200311:40 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win4–1–1Dominic RiveraTKO (punches)FCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 7April 19, 2003N/AN/A Portland, Oregon, United States
Draw3–1–1Armando ValadezDrawXRW - Xtreme Ring Wars 1March 15, 200333:00 Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Win3–1Lin TruTKO (punches)PPKA - Rock 'N' RumbleFebruary 22, 200311:20 Olympia, Washington, United States
Win2–1Brock MclureTKO (punches and knees)SO - Showdown in the OctagonJanuary 25, 2003N/AN/A Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss1–1Charlie FortecSubmission (guillotine choke)DB 6 - DesertBrawl 6January 11, 200311:27 Redmond, Oregon, United States
Win1–0Al LibeyTKO (punches)DB 5 - DesertBrawl 5August 17, 20021N/A Bend, Oregon, United States

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