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Shawn Bunch (born March 19, 1983) is an American

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who competed in Bellator's

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division.

Wrestling career

Bunch competed in high school for

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and in university for

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, where he was a four-time

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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

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on July 31, 2013 at

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. 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

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. He had his first mixed martial arts defeat via TKO in the third round. After a long layoff, Bunch faced David Duran at

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on October 3, 2014. He won the fight via KO in the first round. Bunch faced

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on May 15, 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Bunch next faced

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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

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(

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) ** 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) *

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All-American out of

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(2005–06) **

133 lb: Runner-up out of

(2005) **

133 lb: 3rd place out of

(2006) ** Four-time

qualifier (2002–03, 2005–06)

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* Conquer Fighting Championships ** Fight of the Night (1 Time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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