Robinson not impressed with Gunderson

Posted on | January 13, 2011 | 1 Comment

Lemoore, Calif. – Dominique Robinson isn’t the type to worry about a fighter’s record… unless it’s his own, which he claims is off by nearly 10 wins.

“I don’t care how many fights he has,” Robinson said of his opponent John Gunderson prior to their Tachi Palace Fights lightweight showdown on Friday, February 18 at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, Calif.

“I’m better than him at everything, so really it doesn’t matter. The pressure is on him. He is supposed to beat me not the other way around.”

Robinson carries a 5-4 record according to Sherdog.com, but the Oakland, Calif. mixed martial artist claims several of his wins, 10 in fact, have not been recorded on his record.

“I can’t say that I don’t respect him, I do. Gunderson has been places that I want to be and luckily I’m in a sport where when you beat some one you take their luster,” Robinson added.

Gunderson (31-11-2) is 9-year veteran in the cage fighting for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, International Fight League and also fought at the Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino for the Palace Fighting Championship.

“I like it out there in Lemoore. I fought there after I had knee surgery and won a split decision and then lost a decision to Bryan Travers,” said Gunderson, who splits his time training at the Tapout Training Center with Shawn Tompkins and at Xtreme Couture.

“At the time, I really didn’t like the three minute rounds that were used out there. But I like the changes that have been made.”

Tachi Palace Fights will stream live and free on MMAJunkie.com at 5:30 p.m. (PST) with MMAJunkie’s John Morgan, Tachi Palace Fight’s welterweight champ John Alessio and Fresno’s B95 Andre Covington cage side with the call.

The stream will be blacked out to fans within 100 mile radius of the Palace unless there is a sellout.

Tickets can be purchased at www.tachipalace.com or charge by phone at 1-800-225-2277. Tickets may also be purchased at the Tachi Palace Gift Shop and start at a low price of just $30 for general admission seating.

Gunderson is familiar with Robinson, who defeated Gunderson’s Team Tompkins teammate David Kaplan by technical knockout in July.

“Robinson’s a tough guy, an athlete, has good striking and is well-rounded,” Gunderson said. “He is one of those guys that doesn’t have that big name, but is very dangerous.”

Robinson doesn’t offer the kind words in return.

“I know he is a UFC and IFL vet, but I’m not impressed honestly. He has a lot of fights, I’m still not impressed. He fights out of Tompkins’ gym, so I guess they want a little revenge,” Robinson said. “He calls himself quick guns, but most of his wins are by submission, so he really needs to change his fight name.”

In the main event, Tachi Palace Fights Middleweight Champion Leopoldo Serao defends his title against Montreal Quebec, Canada’s David Loiseau. Serao (17-7) rides a 3-fight win streak and the Oakland, Calif. based grappler has recorded 13 submissions in his 17 wins. Meanwhile, the former UFC title contender Loiseau (19-10) has won four of his last six bouts.

The co-main event features a pivotal flyweight tilt, as the World’s top ranked 125 pounder Jussier da Silva puts his unblemished record on the line against World Extreme Cagefighting vet Ian McCall. Brazil’s Da Silva (9-0) made his first appearance in the U.S. in December with a decision victory over Danny Martinez. McCall (8-2) has notable losses to Dominic Cruz and Charlie Valencia, but the San Clemente, Calif. fighter will be looking to turn things around in a more natural weight class.

Las Vegas, Nev.’s Ulysses Gomez (7-1) will defend his Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight title against Chino, Calif.’s Darrell Montague (8-1) and Parlier, Calif. middleweight Mike Moreno makes his return to the cage after a two year absence to take on UFC vet Tempe, Ariz.’s Jesse Forbes (14-5).

In other bouts;
-Porterville, Calif. lightweight C.J. Keith (7-0) vs. San Diego, Calif.’s Fabricio Camoes (10-5-1).

-Lemoore, Calif. welterweight Andrew Martinez (7-2-1) vs. Taft, Calif.’s Doug Hunt (8-4).

-Las Vegas, Nev. lightweight David Bollea (3-0) vs. Sacramento, Calif.’s Ryan Burton (3-0).

-Santa Rosa, Calif. middleweight Collin Hart (2-1-1) vs. San Bernardino, Calif.’s Mike Arellano (3-7).

-Las Vegas, Nev. featherweight Tyler Freeland (0-0) vs. Henderson, Nev.’s Diego Melendez (0-0).

-Clovis, Calif. welterweight Kyle Griffin (1-0) vs. Los Angeles, Calif.’s Alan Jouban (0-0).

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