Duane Bastress was born on May 30,1983 and is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in Bellator's Middleweight division.
12 Facts About Duane Bastress
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Duane Bastress was later Kessler's assistant for several seasons before ascending to the head coach position.
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Duane Bastress fought primarily for Pennsylvania-based promotion Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge, winning three times in a row.
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In December 2010 Duane Bastress faced Tim Williams for the middleweight title of Philadelphia's organization Locked in the Cage in a five round bout.
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Duane Bastress lost the fight at the end of the third round via doctor stoppage.
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Duane Bastress made his debut on October 15,2011 at Bellator 54 against Daniel Gracie.
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Duane Bastress won when the doctor deemed Gracie unable to continue due to a cut over his eye at the end of the second round.
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Duane Bastress faced Plinio Cruz on April 13,2012 at Bellator 65.
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Duane Bastress faced promotional newcomer Jason Butcher on June 22,2012 at Bellator 71.
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Duane Bastress had his first defeat in the promotion via submission in the very first round.
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Duane Bastress was expected to face Lewis Rumsey on October 19,2012 at Bellator 77.
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Duane Bastress is married and has two daughters; Cora and Audrey and one son, Drake.