American mixed martial arts fighter

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

Contents

• 1 Wrestling career
• 2 Mixed martial arts career
  • 2.1 Bellator MMA
  • 2.2 Post-Bellator career
• 3 Championships and accomplishments
  • 3.1 Amateur wrestling
  • 3.2 Mixed martial arts
• 4 Mixed martial arts record
• 5 References

Wrestling career

Bunch competed in high school for Leavenworth High School and in university for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time NCAA qualifier and two-time All-American. 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.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

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

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

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.

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

Bunch faced Rolando Perez at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. 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.

Post-Bellator career

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

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

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

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

• FILA/USA Wrestling (Freestyle wrestling)
  • 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 *ociation
  • 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

References