Best fights of John Gunderson
Over 12 years as a professional, John Gunderson has compiled a 35-16-2 (32) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Gunderson submits Karo Parisyan
On June 16, 2012 John Gunderson fought Karo Parisyan for the vacant ShoFIGHT welterweight title. Gunderson was 32 years old with a record of 33-13-2, and Parisyan was 29 with a record of 20-8. Both Gunderson and Parisyan were coming off a win. Gunderson submitted Karo Parisyan via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. John Gunderson loses to Yves Edwards via unanimous decision
On September 15, 2010 John Gunderson faced Yves Edwards in a lightweight bout. Gunderson was 30 years old with a record of 30-10-2, and Edwards was 33 with a record of 38-16-1. Both Gunderson and Edwards were coming off a win. Gunderson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Edwards.
3. John Gunderson loses to Bart Palaszewski via split decision
On April 7, 2007 John Gunderson faced Bart Palaszewski. Gunderson was 26 years old with a record of 23-5-2, and Palaszewski was 23 with a record of 26-8. Gunderson was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Palaszewski was coming off a loss. Gunderson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Palaszewski.
4. John Gunderson submits Alejandro Solano Rodriguez
On December 19, 2010 John Gunderson faced Alejandro Solano Rodriguez in a lightweight bout. Gunderson was 30 years old with a record of 30-11-2, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gunderson was coming off a loss. Gunderson submitted Alejandro Solano Rodriguez via kimura in the 1st round.
5. John Gunderson submits Fabian Acuna
On August 1, 2009 John Gunderson faced Fabian Acuna in a lightweight bout. Gunderson was 29 years old with a record of 27-9-2, and Acuna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gunderson was coming off a win. Gunderson submitted Fabian Acuna via kimura in the 1st round.
6. John Gunderson submits Dan Russom
On June 27, 2009 John Gunderson faced Dan Russom in a lightweight bout. Gunderson was 29 years old with a record of 26-9-2, and Russom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gunderson was coming off a loss. Gunderson submitted Dan Russom via Peruvian necktie in the 1st round.
7. John Gunderson submits Charles Bennett
On August 13, 2005 John Gunderson faced Charles Bennett in a lightweight bout. Gunderson was 25 years old with a record of 16-5-2, and Bennett was 25 with a record of 16-8-2. Gunderson was coming off a win. Gunderson submitted Charles Bennett via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. John Gunderson submits James Birdsley
On August 20, 2011 John Gunderson faced James Birdsley in a lightweight bout. Gunderson was 31 years old with a record of 31-12-2, and Birdsley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gunderson was coming off a loss. Gunderson submitted James Birdsley via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
9. John Gunderson submits Josh Odom
On January 17, 2007 John Gunderson faced Josh Odom. Gunderson was 26 years old with a record of 22-5-2, and Odom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gunderson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Gunderson submitted Josh Odom via triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. John Gunderson KOs Mike Joy
On April 1, 2006 John Gunderson faced Mike Joy. Gunderson was 25 years old with a record of 20-5-2, and Joy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gunderson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gunderson stopped Mike Joy via KO in the 1st round.