Monthly Archives: August 2007

York fighters set to brawl

Jovich team members who will be fighting next week: Matthew Freeborn, Brent Kroh, Justin Scott and Matt Macaluso. Not pictured: John Andell. Mark Jovich, coach at Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy in New Cumberland, is bringing five fighters to the … Continue reading

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The Great Steroid Debate rolls on

Guess who’s going to have to pee in a cup the next time they fight? Jeff Monson, that’s who. The Snowman said recently on Sherdog.com that, “If it were up to me everything (steriods) would be legal.” Although, to be … Continue reading

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“Boo-balu”

Renato “Babalu” Sobral will now be known as “Boo-balu.” According to Sherdog.com, fans booed Sobral when he kept an anaconda choke on despite the ref trying to break it up after David Heath tapped at UFC 74. You know, people … Continue reading

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Awesome action shot from UFC 74

Props to photographer Daisy Rosas for taking an amazing shot. This appears to be where Randy Couture broke his arm as Gabriel Gonzaga was trying to “Gonzaga” him, like he did CroCop. Didn’t work, although Randy broke his ulna (the … Continue reading

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Henderson’s gonna take it at UFC 75

So I talked about Dan Henderson versus Quinton Jackson a couple months ago, but I want to revisit it, because that prediction was, well, a couple months ago. Still, my prediction hasn’t changed; either by KO, TKO, or decision, Dan … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts on UFC 74 – Respect

On Saturday night, I got off work around 11 p.m., and headed over to Hooter’s. There was a good crowd there, as it was, as far as I could tell, the only place in York County to see the action … Continue reading

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UFC – give this guy a contract

Another Early Wins Lands Hollett MFC Title August 25, 2007 by Rob King (Photos by Chris Harding) EDMONTON, Alberta, Aug. 24. — Roger Hollett picked up his seventh victory tonight at Maximum Fighting Championship’s “Lucky 13″ card inside the River … Continue reading

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Marty the Mental Midget Makes Fun of MMA

Read this story – looks like he’s equating MMA with dog fighting. Nice. So, although I know it’s a lost cause, I had to e-mail him. Thanks to Ontario’s Lord Elsinore, a Sherdog.com forum member, for posting this first. Go … Continue reading

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Reggie Warren Jr. – MMA ass-kicker and joke-teller

Here’s an interview I had with Reggie Warren Jr. the other day. I tried to conduct a serious interview, but I think I just ended up pissing him off. I just hope he stays down there in Candlenkaville, NC and … Continue reading

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Where to see the UFC

For all you local MMA locos – UFC 74 – Respect will be at Hooter’s, 703 Loucks Road (Route 30) in York. The event features Randy Couture defending his heavyweight title against Gabriel Gonzaga, as well as Georges St. Pierre … Continue reading

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