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Hey Gang.
In the main event, IFL veteran John Gunderson (22-6) became the first MMA Xplosion lightweight champion, following his submission victory over Steve Sharp.
But Sharp (24-11) was the aggressor for the majority of the fight, winning the opening round with his relentless striking.
“He was throwing so many elbows, and they were powerful,” Gunderson said.
Sharp continued to let the elbows fly in the second round, even after Gunderson had taken the fight to the ground.
But going into the third round, Gunderson had a renewed sense of urgency.
“I knew that if he landed a good elbow it would cut me and that would be the end for me,” Gunderson said. “So I felt like I just had to go out there and take it from him.”
Gunderson wrestled his way to a series of submission attempts in the third, before sinking in a kimura lock three minutes and 17 seconds into the round.
“Coming into this fight, I knew that if I lost it would be from the kimura,” Sharp said. “That kid has a strong, strong kimura and he’s good at it.”
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The main event will feature John “Quick Guns” Gunderson of Xtreme Couture taking on Steve “Razor” Sharp of Salt Lake City’s Absolute MMA.
Sharp said he and Gunderson tried out for Ken Shamrock’s IFL team, but he broke his hand and could not continue with the tryout. Because of that, this matchup with Gunderson is important for him, he said.
“John’s gone on with the IFL and has done really well for himself, “ Sharp said.
“For me to do really well against him and beat him would be an honor and it would show me that I could have been there and I could have done what he’s done in the last few years. And it would show me that even though I just turned 30, I am not too old to fight.”
Sharp, who has gone the distance in three championship fights prior to this one, feels he has the advantage because he will not have to cut much weight for the fight.
“I’m not going to have to cut a lot of water weight, which is where I feel you can really hurt yourself right before a fight. I’m feeling pretty good for this one,” Sharp said. “I think it gives me an advantage when we have to go five rounds. If it does go to the later rounds, I think I’ll have the advantage, even though I’m the smaller fighter. “
Hey Gang. Here's a look at the title belt up for grabs at the MMA Xplosion show next weekend Oct 10th in Las Vegas, Nevada at the M Resort and Casino. Good luck Steve!!!
Thanks gang for coming to the seminar. Good training and good sparring with a lot of guys from others gyms. Thanks Sem for an awesome seminar.
Hey Gang. Steven "Razor" Sharp is fighting in Las Vegas Oct 10th at the M resort against John Gunderson in a lightweight title bout. Details to follow. Check your schedules and get ready to make the trip to Vegas that weekend. Everyone wish Steve good luck and come down and help him get ready for the fight.
JP and Jamba trained with us a few years back and out of the blue and much to our surprise they showed up for the weekend to visit and train. They had been in Vegas for the summer training with Marc Laimon and Cobra Kai. I got the chance to meet up with them in Vegas for the Tuff Nuff MMA show at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. Jamba fights Oct 17th in Finland.
Congrats Gang. Another great night of fights. Thanks again for everyone coming out to support these two fighters.Edward Rivera def. Eduardo Hernandez via tapout to GnP strikes @ 1:10 of rnd 2
Dave Komarov def. Bobby Trivitt via armbar tapout @ 3:51 of rnd 1
Congratulations Gang!!
FLAVIO BEHRING JIU JITSU USA
Ben Garner wins the ABSOLUTE again at Champions Challenge, Chris Kennedy wins the intermediate division. Steve Sharp placed 4th in the Absolute, Brandon Ploehn placed 3rd in the Absolute and Chris Lewis placed 3rd in the beginner division. Congrats fellas.
Congratulations guys. BIG thanks to everyone coming out and supporting our fighters and EFN. John Sharp displayed his courage and heart fighting to his last breathe against a very game Dave Foley. Steve Sharp again showing his cage experience against Idaho's Matt May.
