The fight between Duane Bastress and Tim Williams was stopped after the third round by the cageside doctor – Bastress had an injured left eye. I had Duane ahead on all three rounds – he showed some crisp striking – far improved from his previous fights, submission escapes, a huge slam and even a spinning backfist. Props to Tim for bringing the fight, and he did obviously do some damage to Duane. Instant rematch needed for this one. What a fight.
Mixed Martial Arts is exploding - the sport of the future is here. With mainstream media coverage, and fights on nearly all continents, it's now impossible to ignore the excitement, the complexity and the ferocity of MMA.
My name is Ted Czech, and I've worked in York, Pa. for eight years as a police reporter. I've been a fan of MMA since UFC 1 -- seriously -- and I've dabbled in a few styles like karate, kung-fu, taijutsu and submission wrestling. I hope to give some press to fighters from the York area, while also commenting on things happening in the U.S. and beyond. Let's support the sport!
