Shawn Bunch

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Shawn Bunch
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Born (1983-03-19) March 19, 1983 (age 43)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Other namesBunch The Great
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (135 lb)
Reach66 in (168 cm)[1]
StyleFreestyle wrestling
Fighting out ofSan Jose, California, U.S.
TeamAmerican 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
Other information
UniversityEdinboro University of Pennsylvania
Notable schoolLeavenworth High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 San Salvador 60 kg
Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane
Gold medal – first place 2011 Nice 60 kg
Alexander Medved Prizes
Gold medal – first place 2011 Minsk 60 kg
Golden Grand Prix
Silver medal – second place 2010 Baku 60 kg
US Open National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Cleveland 60 kg
Silver medal – second place 2011 Cleveland 60 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Edinboro Fighting Scots
NCAA Division I Championships
Silver medal – second place 2005 St. Louis 133 lb
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Oklahoma City 133 lb

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

Wrestling career

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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

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Bellator MMA

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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

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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

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Amateur wrestling

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Mixed martial arts

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  • Conquer Fighting Championships
    • Fight of the Night (1 Time)

Mixed martial arts record

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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

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