Duane Bastress

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

Duane Bastress
Born (1983-05-30) May 30, 1983
New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Other namesThe Storm
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
DivisionMiddleweight (185 lb)
Reach67 in (170 cm)
Fighting out ofNew 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
OccupationMixed martial artist
Wrestling coach
UniversityYork College of Pennsylvania
Notable school(s)Bermudian Springs High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[1]

With a record of three victories and one loss, he signed with Bellator.[2]

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.[3]

Bastress faced Plinio Cruz on April 13, 2012 at Bellator 65. He won via TKO in the second round.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6] Bastress defeated Sepulveda via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).[7]

In May 2013—despite coming off from a win—it was announced that Bellator didn't renew Bastress' contract.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches 7 wins 2 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 1 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–2 Mike Stewart TKO (punches) CFFC 26: Sullivan vs. Martinez August 17, 2013 3 0:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 6–2 Ariel Sepulveda Decision (split) Bellator 77 October 19, 2012 3 5:00 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss 5–2 Jason Butcher Submission (triangle choke) Bellator 71 June 22, 2012 1 1:03 Chester, West Virginia, United States
Win 5–1 Plinio Cruz TKO (punches) Bellator 65 April 13, 2012 2 2:52 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4–1 Daniel Gracie TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 54 October 15, 2011 2 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 3–1 Tim Williams TKO (doctor stoppage) Locked in the Cage 6 December 3, 2010 3 5:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States For LITC middleweight title.
Win 3–0 Roger Minton III TKO (punches) Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 6 June 4, 2010 1 0:51 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 2–0 Robert Morrow TKO (punches) Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 5 April 15, 2010 1 2:47 York, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 1–0 Elder Ramos Submission (punches) Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 4 February 19, 2010 2 2:21 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Mixed martial arts amateur record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 John Flock Decision (unanimous) Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 3 October 23, 2009 3 3:00 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 1–0 Robert Martin Submission (keylock) WKU: Warrior Challenge in the Poconos June 26, 2009 1 1:18 Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, United States
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References
  1. Paul Miles. "Locked in the Cage 6 results: Tim Williams stops Duane Bastress in 185 title fight". Ultmma.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  2. Staff (September 23, 2011). "Daniel Gracie vs. Duane Bastress among Bellator 54 additions". Fcfighter.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  3. "Bellator 54 live results: Duane Bastress vs. Daniel Gracie". Bellator.com. October 15, 2011. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  4. Staff (April 13, 2012). "Bellator 65 results & play-by-play". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  5. Derek Ciapala (June 23, 2012). "Bellator 71 preliminary results: Josh Stansbury wins NAAFS light heavyweight title, Jason Butcher scores impressive victory". Yahoo.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  6. Staff (October 18, 2012). "Bellator 77 weigh-in results: Season 7 lightweight tourney fighters official". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  7. Trent Reinsmith (October 19, 2012). "Bellator 77: live results and play by play". Bleacherreport.com. Retrieved June 9, 2013.
  8. Eric Kowal (May 29, 2013). "Message to MMA promoters: sign the Storm". UScombatsports.com. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
  9. "Duane Bastress named head wrestling coach". YCPspartans.com. February 7, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
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