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John Gunderson

"Guns"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 47Syndicate MMA
35
Wins
16
Losses
2
Draws
91%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
28
Submissions
2002
Pro Debut

Biography

John Gunderson is an American former mixed martial artist who used to fight with the UFC. He was once a top-ten lightweight outside the UFC. 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.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy27%
Takedown accuracy33%

1.04

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

1.71

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.67

/ 15 min

Takedowns

2

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 180 cmUFC debut Jan. 2, 2010Born Medford, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision1
Submission28

Finish Rate

91%
32 of 35
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts53 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesJeff FletcherH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3RITC: Rage in the Cage 172Jun 7, 2014
LossUnited StatesChris GruetzemacherH2HDecision (unanimous)R3World Series of Fighting 9: Carl vs. PalharesMar 29, 2014
LossUnited StatesDan LauzonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3World Series of Fighting 3Jun 14, 2013
LossUnited StatesDavid CastilloH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R4Caged Combat 6: Day of the WarriorJul 14, 2012
WinUnited StatesKaro ParisyanH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1ShoFIGHT MMA 20Jun 16, 2012
WinUnited StatesJustin BuchholzH2HSubmission (kimura)R3Superior Cage Combat 4Feb 16, 2012
LossFinlandNiko PuhakkaH2HDecision (split)R3Fight Festival 31Oct 1, 2011
WinUnited StatesJames BirdsleyH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Superior Cage Combat 2Aug 20, 2011
LossUnited StatesDominique RobinsonH2HTKO referee stoppage due to exhaustionR3TPF 8: All or NothingFeb 18, 2011
WinCosta RicaAlejandro Solano RodriguezH2HSubmission (kimura)R1XVT 5 - Franca vs. KhederDec 19, 2010
LossUnited StatesYves EdwardsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. PalharesSep 15, 2010
WinCanadaMark HolstH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter 11 FinaleJun 19, 2010
LossUnited StatesRafaello OliveiraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 108Jan 2, 2010
WinUnited StatesSteve SharpH2HSubmission (kimura)R3MMA Xplosion - Gunderson vs. SharpOct 10, 2009
WinChileFabian AcunaH2HSubmission (kimura)R1ROF 35 - Summer BrawlAug 1, 2009
WinUnited StatesDan RussomH2HSubmission (Peruvian necktie)R1DB 37 - Desert Brawl 37Jun 27, 2009
LossUnited StatesBryan TraversH2HDecision (unanimous)R3PFC 13: ValidationMay 8, 2009
WinUnited StatesEric ReganH2HSubmission (kimura)R2RITC 125 - Rage in the Cage 125Apr 17, 2009
WinUnited StatesAlexander CrispimH2HDecision (split)R3PFC 12: High StakesJan 22, 2009
LossUnited StatesRyan SchultzH2HDecision (split)R3IFL - Las VegasFeb 29, 2008
LossBrazilWagnney FabianoH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2IFL - World Grand Prix SemifinalsNov 3, 2007
WinUnited StatesGabriel CasillasH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2IFL - Las VegasJun 16, 2007
LossUnited StatesBart PalaszewskiH2HDecision (split)R3IFL - MolineApr 7, 2007
WinUnited StatesJosh OdomH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1IFL - OaklandJan 17, 2007
WinUnited StatesBryan CarawayH2HSubmission (armbar)R2DB 19 - Oregon vs TexasSep 23, 2006
WinUnited StatesMike JoyH2HKO (Knee)R1DB 17 - DesertBrawl 17Apr 1, 2006
WinUnited StatesCam WardH2HDecision (unanimous)R3SF 14 - ResolutionJan 6, 2006
WinUnited StatesDanny PayneH2HSubmission (Kimura)R1DB 15 - DesertBrawl 15Oct 15, 2005
WinUnited StatesRudy GarciaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)N/AUCF - Night of ChampionsAug 27, 2005
WinUnited StatesCharles BennettH2HTKOR2GC 40 - Gladiator Challenge 40Aug 13, 2005
WinUSAShawn BiasH2HSubmission (triangle arm bar)R1DB 14 - DesertBrawl 14Jul 23, 2005
LossUSAFrank WattsH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1XFC - Dome of Destruction 2Apr 30, 2005
WinUnited StatesEnoch WilsonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SF 9 - RespectMar 26, 2005
WinArmando ValadezH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1RITR 10 - Rumble in the Ring 10Dec 11, 2004
LossUnited StatesDonny RainesH2HSubmission (armbar)R1DB 12 - DesertBrawl 12Nov 20, 2004
WinUnited StatesDave RivasH2HKO (Punches and Knees)R3DB 11 - DesertBrawl 11Jul 17, 2004
WinUnited StatesMike JonetH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1PFA - Pride and FuryJun 3, 2004
DrawRob HisamotoH2HDrawR2FCFF - Fight Night 4May 15, 2004
WinRob HisamotoH2HKO (punches and knees)R3DB 10 - DesertBrawl 10Apr 3, 2004
WinUnited StatesBrad HornerH2HSubmission (armbar)R1SF 2 - On the MoveMar 19, 2004
WinUnited StatesDean LavinH2HTKOR1FCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 11Jan 24, 2004
WinChris YoungH2HSubmission (armbar)R1DB 9 - DesertBrawl 9Nov 8, 2003
LossUnited StatesChris IrvineH2HSubmission (armbar)R2URC 6 - Ultimate Ring Challenge 6Oct 25, 2003
WinPedro CastanedaH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1TQP - Sport Fight "Devastation"Oct 11, 2003
WinUnited StatesShawn CahillH2HSubmissionR2FCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 9Jul 12, 2003
LossUSAChad NelsonH2HTKO (punches)R1Rumble at the Roseland 8Jun 7, 2003
WinUnited StatesVince GuzmanH2HSubmission (armbar)R1DB 7 - Battle in BendMay 17, 2003
WinDominic RiveraH2HTKO (punches)N/AFCFF - Rumble at the Roseland 7Apr 19, 2003
DrawArmando ValadezH2HDrawR3XRW - Xtreme Ring Wars 1Mar 15, 2003
WinLin TruH2HTKO (punches)R1PPKA - Rock 'N' RumbleFeb 22, 2003
WinBrock MclureH2HTKO (punches and knees)N/ASO - Showdown in the OctagonJan 25, 2003
LossCharlie FortecH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1DB 6 - DesertBrawl 6Jan 11, 2003
WinAl LibeyH2HTKO (punches)R1DB 5 - DesertBrawl 5Aug 17, 2002

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Jeff FletcherJeff Fletcher12-14-0 · LWChris GruetzemacherChris Gruetzemacher15-5-0 · LWDan LauzonDan Lauzon17-6-0 · WWDavid CastilloDavid Castillo20-9-0 · WWKaro ParisyanKaro Parisyan24-12-0 · WWJustin BuchholzJustin Buchholz16-11-0 · WWNiko PuhakkaNiko Puhakka30-18-0 · WWJames BirdsleyJames Birdsley40-16-0 · WWDominique RobinsonDominique Robinson9-7-2 · LWAlejandro Solano RodriguezAlejandro Solano Rodriguez29-16-0 · LWYves EdwardsYves Edwards42-22-1 · LWMark HolstMark Holst12-6-0 · WW

Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.