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Duane Bastress (born May 30, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in Bellator's middleweight division.
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.
With a record of three victories and one loss, he signed with Bellator.
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.
Bastress faced Plinio Cruz on April 13, 2012 at Bellator 65. He won via TKO in the second round.
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.
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. Bastress defeated Sepulveda via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
In May 2013—despite coming off from a win—it was announced that Bellator didn't renew Bastress' contract.
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur wrestling
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- NCAA Division III All-American(2005–06)
- NCAA Division III 184 lb: Champion(2005–06)
- National Wrestling Coaches Association
- NWCA Division III National Hall of Fame (2013)
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 | |
| 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 |