Duane Bastress

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Duane Bastress
Born (1983-05-30) May 30, 1983 (age 39)
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesThe Storm
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight (185 lb)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Fighting out of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
TeamCentral Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy
WrestlingNCAA Division III Wrestling
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins7
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Occupation Mixed martial artist
Wrestling coach
University York College of Pennsylvania
Notable school(s) Bermudian Springs High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Duane Bastress (born May 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in Bellator's Middleweight division.

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Background

Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Bastress wrestled for Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania as a freshman, before transferring to York College of Pennsylvania for his sophomore season. A two-time national champion under coach Tom Kessler, Bastress compiled an overall record of 97-6 at York. He also had an undefeated 40-0 senior season, and held a 65 match winning streak when he graduated. Bastress was later Kessler's assistant for several seasons before ascending to the head coach position. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Bastress started his professional career in 2010. He fought primarily for Pennsylvania-based promotion Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge, winning three times in a row.

In December 2010 Bastress faced Tim Williams for the middleweight title of Philadelphia's organization Locked in the Cage in a five round bout. He lost the fight at the end of the third round via doctor stoppage. [2]

With a record of three victories and one loss, he signed with Bellator. [3]

Bellator Fighting Championships

Bastress made his debut on October 15, 2011 at Bellator 54 against Daniel Gracie. Bastress won when the doctor deemed Gracie unable to continue due to a cut over his eye at the end of the second round. [4]

Bastress faced Plinio Cruz on April 13, 2012 at Bellator 65. He won via TKO in the second round. [5]

Bastress faced promotional newcomer Jason Butcher on June 22, 2012 at Bellator 71. He had his first defeat in the promotion via submission in the very first round. [6]

Bastress was expected to face Lewis Rumsey on October 19, 2012 at Bellator 77. However, Rumsey was replaced by Ariel Sepulveda due to undisclosed reasons. [7] Bastress defeated Sepulveda via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28). [8]

In May 2013—despite coming off from a win—it was announced that Bellator didn't renew Bastress' contract. [9]

Personal life

Bastress is married and has two daughters; Cora and Audrey and one son, Drake. Bastress' wife, April, was a standout field hockey player for York. [1]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches7 wins2 losses
By knockout51
By submission11
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win7–2Mike StewartTKO (punches)CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. MartinezAugust 17, 201330:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win6–2Ariel SepulvedaDecision (split) Bellator 77 October 19, 201235:00 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss5–2 Jason Butcher Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 71 June 22, 201211:03 Chester, West Virginia, United States
Win5–1Plinio CruzTKO (punches) Bellator 65 April 13, 201222:52 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–1 Daniel Gracie TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 54 October 15, 201125:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss3–1Tim WilliamsTKO (doctor stoppage)Locked in the Cage 6December 3, 201035:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor the LITC middleweight Championship.
Win3–0Roger Minton IIITKO (punches)Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 6June 4, 201010:51 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–0Robert MorrowTKO (punches)Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 5April 15, 201012:47 York, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–0Elder RamosTKO (submission to punches)Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 4February 19, 201022:21 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0John FlockDecision (unanimous)Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 3October 23, 200933:00 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–0Robert MartinSubmission (keylock)WKU: Warrior Challenge in the PoconosJune 26, 200911:18 Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, United States

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