American mixed martial arts fighter
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 . He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Bunch faced Adi Alić on May 20, 2022 at . He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record.
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