Shawn Bunch
American mixed martial arts fighter
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Shawn Bunch (born March 19, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator's bantamweight division.
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
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| Born | March 19, 1983 Columbus, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other names | Bunch The Great | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Division | Bantamweight (135 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Style | Freestyle wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fighting out of | San Jose, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | American Kickboxing Academy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling Olympic Alternate (freestyle wrestling) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years active | 2012–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wins | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By submission | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By decision | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| University | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable school | Leavenworth High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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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
- FILA/USA Wrestling (Freestyle wrestling)[2]
- World Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament: 3rd place (2012)
- Pan American Olympic Qualifying Tournament: 3rd place (2012)
- Pan American Championships: Gold medal (2007)
- USA Open: Champion (2010)
- USA Open: Runner-up (2011)
- USA Nationals: Champion (2008)
- USA Nationals: 3rd place (2007)
- USA Olympic Team Trials: Runner-up (2008)
- USA World Team Trials: Champion (2009)
- USA World Team Trials: Runner-up (2011)
- USA World Team Trials: Runner-up (2010)
- USA World Team Trials: 4th place (2007)
- National Collegiate Athletic Association[2]
- NCAA Division I All-American out of Edinboro University (2005–06)
- NCAA Division I 133 lb: Runner-up out of Edinboro University (2005)
- NCAA Division I 133 lb: 3rd place out of Edinboro University (2006)
- Four-time NCAA Division I qualifier (2002–03, 2005–06)
Mixed martial arts
- Conquer Fighting Championships
- Fight of the Night (1 Time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 17 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 11–6 | Adi Alić | Decision (unanimous) | Eagle FC 47 | May 20, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 11–5 | Firdavs Khasanov | Decision (unanimous) | Eagle FC 44 | January 28, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 10–5 | Rany Saadeh | Decision (split) | UAE Warriors 22 | September 4, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Keith Lee | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 239 | February 21, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Leandro Higo | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bellator 228 | September 28, 2019 | 2 | 4:34 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Dominic Mazzotta | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 219 | March 29, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Joe Warren | TKO (submission to punches) | Bellator 210 | November 30, 2018 | 1 | 1:42 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Rodrigo Lima | Decision (unanimous) | Conquer Fighting Championships 4 | June 24, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Richmond, California United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Josh San Diego | Decision (unanimous) | Dragon House 24 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | San Francisco, California United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Khomkrit Niimi | TKO (punches) | Conquer Fighting Championships 2 | April 30, 2016 | 1 | 3:37 | Richmond, California United States | |
| Loss | 4–3 | Stephan Cervantes | Decision (split) | Conquer Fighting Championships 1 | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Richmond, California United States | Fight of the Night |
| Loss | 4–2 | Darrion Caldwell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 143 | September 25, 2015 | 1 | 2:35 | Hidalgo, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Rolando Perez | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 137 | May 15, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | David Duran | TKO (punches) | Bellator 127 | October 3, 2014 | 1 | 3:11 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Steve Garcia | TKO (punches) | Bellator 105 | October 25, 2013 | 3 | 3:29 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Russell Wilson | Decision (split) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chad Coon | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 82 | November 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States |