LightweightNOT FIGHTING
John Gunderson
23-8
Age
44
Height
5'9"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 3
LLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Medford, United States
Fight History
LOSS
YE
vs Yves Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs Palhares· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RO
vs Rafaello Oliveira
UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Mark Holst
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.0/min
Grappling
1.67 TD
Defense
59%
⚖️John adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.0) and Strike Def% (59%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (59%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
27%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
59%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
17% acc43%
Clinch
41% acc9%
Ground
49% acc49%
Striking Differential-0.67/min
1.04 landed/min1.71 absorbed/min
1.04
Landed/Min
1.71
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed47
Sig. Strikes Attempted171
Key Insights
John is active on the ground (49%).
Absorbs more than landing (1.6:1).
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
11%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
10
Total
15
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.67
TD / 15min
2.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
15
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
30
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
17%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.67/15min.
TD defense at 11% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (2.00/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 49% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
94
0.61
Ratio
Absorbed
154
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.8
Standing %
70%
R3 vs R1 Output
93%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.61x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.5) - maintains relentless pace.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 3 fights
R1 Control
1:34
R2 Control
1:32
R3 Control
1:27
R1 to Final
-6%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-30.4pp
Body
+29.0pp
Leg
+1.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-24.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights