John Gunderson

For the professor in psychiatry, see John G. Gunderson.
John Gunderson
Born (1980-05-01) May 1, 1980 (age 44)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Other namesGuns
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach69 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofHouston, 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]

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

  • ShoFIGHT
    • ShoFIGHT Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • Superior Cage Combat
    • SCC Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
53 matches 35 wins 16 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 28 6
By decision 3 8
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 35–16–2 Jeff Fletcher Submission (guillotine choke) RITC: Rage in the Cage 172 June 7, 2014 3 2:26 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 34–16–2 Chris Gruetzemacher Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. Palhares March 29, 2014 3 5:00 Paradise, Nevada, United States
Loss 34–15–2 Dan Lauzon Decision (unanimous) World Series of Fighting 3 June 14, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 34–14–2 David Castillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Caged Combat 6: Day of the Warrior July 14, 2012 4 3:30 Grand Ronde, Oregon, United States For the Cage Combat Welterweight Championship.
Win 34–13–2 Karo Parisyan Submission (guillotine choke) ShoFIGHT MMA 20 June 16, 2012 1 2:47 O'Reilly Family Event Center, Springfield, Missouri, United States Won vacant ShoFIGHT Welterweight Championship
Win 33–13–2 Justin Buchholz Submission (kimura) Superior Cage Combat 4 February 16, 2012 3 2:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won SCC Lightweight Championship
Loss 32–13–2 Niko Puhakka Decision (split) Fight Festival 31 October 1, 2011 3 5:00 Helsinki, Finland
Win 32–12–2 James Birdsley Submission (rear-naked choke) Superior Cage Combat 2 August 20, 2011 2 2:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (160 lb) bout
Loss 31–12–2 Dominique Robinson TKO referee stoppage due to exhaustion TPF 8: All or Nothing February 18, 2011 3 0:41 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 31–11–2 Alejandro Solano Rodriguez Submission (kimura) XVT 5 - Franca vs. Kheder December 19, 2010 1 1:34 Cartago, Costa Rica
Loss 30–11–2 Yves Edwards Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares September 15, 2010 3 5:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 30–10–2 Mark Holst Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale June 19, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 29–10–2 Rafaello Oliveira Decision (unanimous) UFC 108 January 2, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 29–9–2 Steve Sharp Submission (kimura) MMA Xplosion - Gunderson vs. Sharp October 10, 2009 3 3:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 28–9–2 Fabian Acuna Submission (kimura) ROF 35 - Summer Brawl August 1, 2009 1 2:18 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Win 27–9–2 Dan Russom Submission (Peruvian necktie) DB 37 - Desert Brawl 37 June 27, 2009 1 2:10 Bend, Oregon, United States
Loss 26–9–2 Bryan Travers Decision (unanimous) PFC 13: Validation May 8, 2009 3 3:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 26–8–2 Eric Regan Submission (kimura) RITC 125 - Rage in the Cage 125 April 17, 2009 2 0:55 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 25–8–2 Alexander Crispim Decision (split) PFC 12: High Stakes January 22, 2009 3 3:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 24–8–2 Ryan Schultz Decision (split) IFL - Las Vegas February 29, 2008 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the IFL Lightweight Championship.
Loss 24–7–2 Wagnney Fabiano Submission (guillotine choke) IFL - World Grand Prix Semifinals November 3, 2007 2 1:53 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 24–6–2 Gabriel Casillas Submission (rear-naked choke) IFL - Las Vegas June 16, 2007 2 2:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 23–6–2 Bart Palaszewski Decision (split) IFL - Moline April 7, 2007 3 4:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win 23–5–2 Josh Odom Submission (triangle choke) IFL - Oakland January 17, 2007 1 3:05 Oakland, California, United States
Win 22–5–2 Bryan Caraway Submission (armbar) DB 19 - Oregon vs Texas September 23, 2006 2 4:10 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 21–5–2 Mike Joy KO (Knee) DB 17 - DesertBrawl 17 April 1, 2006 1 1:09 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 20–5–2 Cam Ward Decision (unanimous) SF 14 - Resolution January 6, 2006 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 19–5–2 Danny Payne Submission (Kimura) DB 15 - DesertBrawl 15 October 15, 2005 1 0:28 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 18–5–2 Rudy Garcia Submission (rear-naked choke) UCF - Night of Champions August 27, 2005 N/A N/A Medford, Oregon, United States
Win 17–5–2 Charles Bennett TKO GC 40 - Gladiator Challenge 40 August 13, 2005 2 1:28 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 16–5–2 Shawn Bias Submission (triangle arm bar) DB 14 - DesertBrawl 14 July 23, 2005 1 N/A Bend, Oregon, United States
Loss 15–5–2 Frank Watts Technical Submission (guillotine choke) XFC - Dome of Destruction 2 April 30, 2005 1 0:47 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 15–4–2 Enoch Wilson Submission (rear-naked choke) SF 9 - Respect March 26, 2005 1 3:06 Gresham, Oregon, United States
Win 14–4–2 Armando Valadez Submission (rear-naked choke) RITR 10 - Rumble in the Ring 10 December 11, 2004 1 1:36 Auburn, Washington, United States
Loss 13–4–2 Donny Raines Submission (armbar) DB 12 - DesertBrawl 12 November 20, 2004 1 N/A Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 13–3–2 Dave Rivas KO (Punches and Knees) DB 11 - DesertBrawl 11 July 17, 2004 3 N/A Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 12–3–2 Mike Jonet Submission (rear-naked choke) PFA - Pride and Fury June 3, 2004 1 0:27 Worley, Idaho, United States
Draw 11–3–2 Rob Hisamoto Draw FCFF - Fight Night 4 May 15, 2004 2 5:00 Medford, Oregon, United States
Win 11–3–1 Rob Hisamoto KO (punches and knees) DB 10 - DesertBrawl 10 April 3, 2004 3 0:45 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 10–3–1 Brad Horner Submission (armbar) SF 2 - On the Move March 19, 2004 1 1:15 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 9–3–1 Dean Lavin TKO FCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 11 January 24, 2004 1 3:02 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 8–3–1 Chris Young Submission (armbar) DB 9 - DesertBrawl 9 November 8, 2003 1 4:17 Bend, Oregon, United States
Loss 7–3–1 Chris Irvine Submission (armbar) URC 6 - Ultimate Ring Challenge 6 October 25, 2003 2 1:15 Longview, Washington, United States
Win 7–2–1 Pedro Castaneda Submission (triangle choke) TQP - Sport Fight "Devastation" October 11, 2003 1 1:10 Oregon City, Oregon, United States
Win 6–2–1 Shawn Cahill Submission FCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 9 July 12, 2003 2 3:55 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss 5–2–1 Chad Nelson TKO (punches) Rumble at the Roseland 8 June 7, 2003 1 1:44 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win 5–1–1 Vince Guzman Submission (armbar) DB 7 - Battle in Bend May 17, 2003 1 1:40 Bend, Oregon, United States
Win 4–1–1 Dominic Rivera TKO (punches) FCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 7 April 19, 2003 N/A N/A Portland, Oregon, United States
Draw 3–1–1 Armando Valadez Draw XRW - Xtreme Ring Wars 1 March 15, 2003 3 3:00 Wenatchee, Washington, United States
Win 3–1 Lin Tru TKO (punches) PPKA - Rock 'N' Rumble February 22, 2003 1 1:20 Olympia, Washington, United States
Win 2–1 Brock Mclure TKO (punches and knees) SO - Showdown in the Octagon January 25, 2003 N/A N/A Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 1–1 Charlie Fortec Submission (guillotine choke) DB 6 - DesertBrawl 6 January 11, 2003 1 1:27 Redmond, Oregon, United States
Win 1–0 Al Libey TKO (punches) DB 5 - DesertBrawl 5 August 17, 2002 1 N/A Bend, Oregon, United States

References

  1. ^ "John "Quick Guns" Gunderson Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved 2014-06-24.
  2. ^ a b "Exclusive: UFC 108 Curse a Blessing for John Gunderson". CAGEPOTATO.com. 2009-12-15. Archived from the original on 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
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  4. ^ "Efrain Escudero vs. John Gunderson targeted for UFC Fight Night 22". mmajunkie. July 10, 2010. Archived from the original on July 13, 2010.
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  7. ^ "World Series of Fighting 3 live results and play by play". bloodyelbow.com. June 15, 2013.
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  10. ^ "Eduardo Dantas vs. Joe Warren title fight headlines Bellator 128". mmafighting.com. September 8, 2014.
  11. ^ Steven Marrocco (September 30, 2014). "53-fight veteran John Gunderson withdraws from Bellator 128, retires from MMA". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved October 1, 2014.