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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Wrestling NCAA Division I WrestlingOlympic Alternate (freestyle wrestling) Team American Kickboxing Academy | ||
2012 beat the streets coleman scott vs shawn bunch 60kg match 3 of 3 final
Shawn Bunch (born March 19, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's bantamweight division.
Contents
- 2012 beat the streets coleman scott vs shawn bunch 60kg match 3 of 3 final
- Fightmike mma episode 51 shawn bunch
- Wrestling career
- Bellator MMA
- Amateur wrestling
- Mixed Martial Arts
- References
Fightmike mma episode 51 shawn bunch
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 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
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.