Special Guest 3x UFC Champion & Hall of Famer Dan (the Beast) Severn will be the special guest in attendance tomorrow night for the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 6. The fight card features 16 MMA bouts along with previously featured fighter Duane Bastress and the full card is listed below.
Justin Scott vs Denis Hernandez Duane Bastress vs Roger Minton
Chad Strawbridge vs Lewis Rumsey
Biff Walizer vs Tom Ahrens
Collin Sharpe vs Juan Vazquez
Dalton Mace vs Joseph Martin
Shea Banks vs Dave Garpstas
William Leibensperger vs Philip Meck
Michael Lishinski vs Joshua Prall
John Andel vs Matthew Pape
Troy Jenson vs Jeff Beck
Brian Harris vs Chris Mynes
Eric Albright vs Spencer Richard
Chase Mcgowan vs Noah Schneider
Kelly Rivera vs Joseph Pagan
Darnell Hayes vs Thomas Anderton
Craig Odeair vs Jordan Hartman
Previously featured fighter Duane Bastress racked up another stoppage victory in this past Saturdays CPWC 5.
Duane Bastress def Robert Morrow by TKO @ 2:47 of R1
Biff Walizer def Nicholas Bleser by Arm Triangle @ 2:49 of R2
Jay Haas def Timothy Wade by TKO @ :51 of R2
Adam Dull def John Roach by Kneebar @ 1:06 of R1
Karley Marquet def Jennifer Martin by RNC @ 1:35 of R2
Collin Sharpe def Andrew Besancon by TKO @ :38 of R2
Greg Wolfe def Michael Hoffarth by Kimora @ 1:35 of R1
Brett Myers def William Leibensperger by Arm-Bar @ :26 of R1
Benjamin Espenshade def David Wayson by sub @ :44 of R2
Benjamin Tyree def Michael Harden by TKO @ :38 of R2
Chase Mcgowan def Charles Kivlehen by RNC @ :29 of R1
Michael Lishinski def Tyler Updike by Guillotine @ :28 of R3
Jeremy Hubbard def John Andel by Unanimous Decision
The event was exciting from start to finish with a packed house of over 2,000 spectators watching 17 bouts of action packed MMA featuring 7 knockouts. These results come to us from Mark Jovich.
Amateur fights:
145: Adam Dull won by 1st. round armbar over Eric Steppe.
125: Josh Aarons won by unanimous decision over Bryan Robey.
135: Jeremy Hubbard won by unanimous decision over Joe Talarico.
145: John Roach won by 2nd. round TKO over Kevin Flinchbaugh.
155: Mark Good won by unanimous decision over Phil Meck.
155: Eric Decker won by 1st. round TKO over James Chappell.
170: Jeff Runk won by unanimous decision over Collin Sharpe.
185: Jim Pryor won by unanimous decision over Evan Kutz.
205: Tom Anderton won by 1st. round TKO over Jayson Haley.
205: Steve Dobisesky won by 3rd. round TKO over Keith Kowal.
265: Dejan Olujic won by 2nd round TKO over Jon Tuxford.
265: Theodore “Bubba” Naratilwon by KO over Mike Stoltzfus.
Pro fights:
185: Chad Strawbridge won by 1st. round tap-out due to head strikes over Glenn Hoffman.
185: Chad Hoare won by rear-naked choke tap-out over Lewis Rumsey.
155: Biff Walizer won by split decision over Mark Flavin.
155: Justin Scott won by 1st. round TKO over Noe Quintanilla.
185: Duane Bastress won by 2nd. round ref stoppage over Elder Ramos.
Duane Bastress is an undefeated up and coming fighter that will be stepping into the cage for his Pro Debut on Friday Night at the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge. We caught up with him as he makes his final preparations for his big fight.
NextMMAFighter : You are currently undefeated as a pro and embarking on your pro debut. Does this fight feel any different? Duane Bastress : I believe that every fight is different. However, going from the amateur ranks to the pro ranks there are some new rules that I had to get use to. Such as, no shin pads, strikes to the face on the ground, and elbows to the face/head on the ground.
NextMMAFighter : What are you plans going forward in your MMA career? DB : Well first things first and that’s winning this fight. However, I would like to see where I could take it. I would love to someday be fighting in the UFC and for a world title.
NextMMAFighter : Besides training, what keeps you busy. Do you have a “regular” day job as well or do you teach at your gym? DB : Yea I do have a regular day job and training gym I call home. I work as a Activity Director/Life Skills Coach at a Drug & Alcohol Rehab. I’m also an assistant wrestling coach at York College of Pennsylvania.
NextMMAFighter : In some of your fight videos we watched your wrestling looked very strong. Would you say this is your MMA Base? DB : Yes I would have to say that is my base for sure. Being a two time Division 3 National Champion in wrestling doesn’t hurt
NextMMAFighter : Going forward in your career are there any aspects of your game that you are looking to improve? DB : Well I’m always looking to improve in every aspect. I want to become the best all around fighter that I can be. I love the sport and love learning everything that I can. I try to be a sponge and pick up any little technique that will help my overall fight game excel!
NextMMAFighter : As we are based in the Southeast we don’t get to cover up north as much as we would like. Tell us how you think the sport is developing in that area of the country. DB : Well I know that New Jersey has had MMA around for a very long time and the talent is deep there. However with MMA becoming legal in Pennsylvania last April, I’ve seen and explosion of talent. Pennsylvania is known as one of if not the toughest wrestling state in the country and tons of ex-wrestlers are looking to compete in something. But, overall I see many people wanting to take part in fastest growing sport in the world and it’s exciting to be a part of that!
NextMMAFighter : The Ultimate Fighter is definitely a spring board for up and coming martial artists. Would you want to go through the grind of living in the house or would you rather work your way up the local circuit? DB : It’s funny you ask this question because I have a lot of people ask me about being on the show. I would love to get on the show. You are getting world class training and exposure to the man(Dana White). But, I would definitely take it very seriously and not go there just to be on tv, but to win the fights. When you have a chance to fight for a UFC contract, nothing else matters for those weeks you are in the house, nothing! However, if I have to take the local circuit I will. Whatever gets me to the end goal of the UFC and a World Championship is the road I will take!
NextMMAFighter : Who are some professional MMA fighters past or present that you look up to? DB : I love GSP, Randy Couture, Rashad Evans. Randy and Rashad being ex wrestlers and now at the top level gives me something I want to work towards and someday be able to pass. GSP is just awesome. It would be awesome to be able to train along side those guys someday.
NextMMAFighter : What do you know about your opponent and do you have any predictions about your fight for the fans? DB : I know that he is very tough. He is from Virginia and is a 205 pound champ down there. Predictions, I’d say that my family and friends can expect me to leave it all out in the cage. Hopefully that I will come out with a win.
NextMMAFighter : Thanks for speaking with us today, in closing is there anyone you would like to thank? DB : I’d like to thank my parents, family, friends, fiance, and all my fans that are coming to support me. I’d also like to thank my training partners & Mark Jovich for helping me progress in my MMA career. Lastly, I’d have to say Thank You to NextMMAFighter for wanting to take time out and interview me. I appreciate it a lot!
If you’re in the Lancaster area go check out Duane’s fight along with many other up and coming fighters. For more information go to http://www.warriorchallenge.info/
