Shawn Bunch

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Shawn Bunch
Born (1983-03-19) March 19, 1983 (age 41)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Other namesBunch The Great
Nationality American
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight (135 lb)
Reach66 in (168 cm) [1]
Style Freestyle wrestling
Fighting out of San Jose, California, U.S.
Team American Kickboxing Academy
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling
Olympic Alternate (freestyle wrestling)
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout3
By decision8
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision3
University Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Notable school(s) Leavenworth High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2007 San Salvador60 kg
Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 Nice60 kg
Alexander Medved Prizes
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2011 Minsk60 kg
Golden Grand Prix
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2010 Baku60 kg
US Open National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2010 Cleveland60 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2011 Cleveland60 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Edinboro Fighting Scots
NCAA Division I Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2005 St. Louis133 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2006 Oklahoma City 133 lb

Shawn Bunch (born March 19, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's bantamweight division.

Contents

Wrestling career

Bunch competed in high school for Leavenworth High School in Leavenworth, Kansas and in college for Edinboro University, where he was a four-time NCAA qualifier and two-time All-American. [2] He was also a U.S. national and Pan American champion, and two-time Olympic alternate at 133 lb (60 kg). In June 2012, he lost to Coleman Scott at a wrestle-off, which decided the final Olympic roster spot. [3] [4] [5]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Bunch made his professional and promotional debut on November 30, 2012 at Bellator 82 against Chad Coon. He won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). [6]

Bunch was expected to face Steve Garcia on July 31, 2013 at Bellator 97. However, Garcia was replaced by Russell Wilson due to injury. [7] Bunch defeated Wilson via split decision (29-28 Bunch, 29-28 Wilson, 29-28 Bunch). [8]

Bunch/Garcia eventually took place on October 25, 2013 at Bellator 105. He had his first mixed martial arts defeat via TKO in the third round. [9]

After a long layoff, Bunch faced David Duran at Bellator 127 on October 3, 2014. [10] He won the fight via KO in the first round.

Bunch faced Rolando Perez at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. [11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Bunch next faced Darrion Caldwell at Bellator 143 on September 25, 2015. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Bellator MMA announced on October 27, 2020, that Bunch had been released from the promotion. [12]

Post-Bellator career

After the release, Bunch signed with UAE Warriors and faced Rany Saadeh at UAE Warriors 22 on September 4, 2021. [13] Bunch won the bout via split decision. [14]

Bunch faced Firdavs Khasanov on January 28, 2022 at Eagle FC 44. [15] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [16]

Bunch faced Adi Alić on May 20, 2022 at Eagle FC 47. [17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches11 wins6 losses
By knockout31
By submission02
By decision83
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–6Adi AlićDecision (unanimous) Eagle FC 47 May 20, 202235:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win11–5Firdavs KhasanovDecision (unanimous) Eagle FC 44 January 28, 202235:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win10–5Rany SaadehDecision (split)UAE Warriors 22September 4, 202135:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss9–5 Keith Lee Decision (unanimous) Bellator 239 February 21, 202035:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss9–4 Leandro Higo Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 228 September 28, 201924:34 Inglewood, California, United States
Win9–3Dominic MazzottaDecision (unanimous) Bellator 219 March 29, 201935:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win8–3 Joe Warren TKO (submission to punches) Bellator 210 November 30, 201811:42 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win7–3Rodrigo LimaDecision (unanimous)Conquer Fighting Championships 4June 24, 201735:00 Richmond, California United States
Win6–3Josh San DiegoDecision (unanimous)Dragon House 24November 12, 201635:00 San Francisco, California United States
Win5–3Khomkrit NiimiTKO (punches)Conquer Fighting Championships 2April 30, 201613:37 Richmond, California United States
Loss4–3Stephan CervantesDecision (split)Conquer Fighting Championships 1November 21, 201535:00 Richmond, California United StatesFight of the Night
Loss4–2 Darrion Caldwell Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 143 September 25, 201512:35 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win4–1 Rolando Perez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 137 May 15, 201535:00 Temecula, California, United States
Win3–1David DuranTKO (punches) Bellator 127 October 3, 201413:11 Temecula, California, United States
Loss2–1 Steve Garcia TKO (punches) Bellator 105 October 25, 201333:29 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win2–0Russell WilsonDecision (split) Bellator 97 July 31, 201335:00 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win1–0Chad CoonDecision (unanimous) Bellator 82 November 30, 201235:00 Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States

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