Shawn Bunch
| Shawn Bunch | |
|---|---|
| Born |
March 19, 1983 Columbus, Georgia, United States |
| Other names | Bunch The Great |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight (135 lb) |
| Reach | 66.0 inches (1.68 m)[1] |
| Fighting out of | San Jose, California, United States |
| Team | American Kickboxing Academy |
| Wrestling |
NCAA Division I Wrestling Olympic Alternate (freestyle wrestling) |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| University | Edinboro University of Pennsylvania |
| Notable school(s) | Leavenworth High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Shawn Bunch (born March 19, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's bantamweight division.
Wrestling career
Bunch competed in high school for Leavenworth High School[2] and in university for Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time NCAA qualifier and two-time All-American. He was also an 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 is expected to face Rolando Perez at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[11]
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 record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–1 | David Duran | TKO (punches) | Bellator 127 | October 3, 2014 | 1 | 3:11 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2–1 | Steve Garcia | TKO (punches) | Bellator 105 | October 25, 2013 | 3 | 3:29 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Russell Wilson | Decision (split) | Bellator 97 | July 31, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Chad Coon | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 82 | November 30, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States |
References
- ↑ "Shawn Bunch's profile". Tapology.com. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Biography: Shawn Bunch". TheMat.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Ariel Helwani (June 17, 2012). "Former Olympic hopeful Shawn Bunch signs with Bellator". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Luke Thomas (November 29, 2012). "For Bellator's Shawn Bunch, MMA was always part of the plan". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Tim Rohan (June 8, 2012). "Wrestle-off in Times Square decides final Olympic roster spot". NYtimes.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (November 30, 2012). "Undefeated Andrey Koreshkov dismisses Lyman Good in welterweight final at Bellator 82". Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Phillip Lujan (July 23, 2013). "Bellator 97: Russell Wilson steps in on short notice, replaces Steve Garcia against Shawn Bunch". Swfight.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Luke Thomas (July 31, 2013). "Bellator 97 results: Chandler vs. Rickels". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (October 25, 2012). "Will Brooks, Alexander Sarnavskiy punch tickets to lightweight final at Bellator 105". Sherdog.com. Retrieved October 26, 2013.
- ↑ "Bellator 127 lineup again complete as Gonzalez replaces Zaromskis, Duran meets Bunch". mmajunkie.com. September 24, 2014.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (April 16, 2015). "Bellator 137 card complete with addition of six new fights, including Darrion Caldwell vs. Rafael Silva". mmafighting.com.