American mixed martial arts fighter
Shawn Bunch (born March 19, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in Bellator 's bantamweight division.
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] 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] [ 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]
Bunch faced Rolando Perez at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[ 11]
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] [ 14]
Bunch faced Firdavs Khasanov on January 28, 2022 at Eagle FC 44 .[ 15] [ 16]
Bunch faced Adi Alić on May 20, 2022 at Eagle FC 47 .[ 17] [ 18]
Championships and accomplishments
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] 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
References
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