Shawn Bunch

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

Shawn Bunch
Born	(1983-03-19) March 19, 1983 (age 42) 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
Other information
University	Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Notable school(s)	Leavenworth High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Men's freestyle wrestling Representing  United States Pan American Championships 2007 San Salvador 60 kg Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane 2011 Nice 60 kg Alexander Medved Prizes 2011 Minsk 60 kg Golden Grand Prix 2010 Baku 60 kg US Open National Championships 2010 Cleveland 60 kg 2011 Cleveland 60 kg Collegiate Wrestling Representing the Edinboro Fighting Scots NCAA Division I Championships 2005 St. Louis 133 lb 2006 Oklahoma City 133 lb

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

Professional record breakdown

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
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