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Other names
  
Bunch The Great

Name
  
Shawn Bunch

Reach
  
66.0 inches (1.68 m)

Wins by knockout
  
1

Division
  
Bantamweight (135 lb)

Weight
  
61 kg

Nationality
  
American

Height
  
1.65 m


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Born
  
March 19, 1983 (age 41) Columbus, Georgia, United States (
1983-03-19
)

Fighting out of
  
San Jose, California, United States

Wrestling
  
NCAA Division I Wrestling Olympic Alternate (freestyle wrestling)

Team
  
American Kickboxing Academy

Notable schools
  
Leavenworth High School

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

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Wrestling career

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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 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.

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).

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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).

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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.

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)
  • References

    Shawn Bunch Wikipedia