Shawn Bunch

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. He was also a U.S. national and Pan American champion, and two-time Olympic alternate at . 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 Coon. 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 Association 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 Loss

Adi Alić Decision (unanimous) Eagle FC 47

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Firdavs Khasanov Decision (unanimous) Eagle FC 44

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Rany Saadeh Decision (split) UAE Warriors 22

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Keith Lee Decision (unanimous) Bellator 239

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Loss

Leandro Higo Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 228

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Dominic Mazzotta Decision (unanimous) Bellator 219

Temecula, California, United States Win

Joe Warren TKO (submission to punches) Bellator 210

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Rodrigo Lima Decision (unanimous) Conquer Fighting Championships 4

Richmond, California United States Win

Josh San Diego Decision (unanimous) Dragon House 24

San Francisco, California United States Win

Khomkrit Niimi TKO (punches) Conquer Fighting Championships 2

Richmond, California United States Loss

Stephan Cervantes Decision (split) Conquer Fighting Championships 1

Richmond, California United States Fight of the Night Loss

Darrion Caldwell Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 143

Hidalgo, Texas, United States Win

Rolando Perez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 137

Temecula, California, United States Win

David Duran TKO (punches) Bellator 127

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Steve Garcia TKO (punches) Bellator 105

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Win

Russell Wilson Decision (split) Bellator 97

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Win

Chad Coon Decision (unanimous) Bellator 82

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States