MMA Explosion

George McGinnis weighs in on PA Fighting Championship

2009-11-08T03:23:20Z

George McGinnis, owner and head trainer at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy, sent me this email on his impressions of Friday's event in Harrisburg:

"I would like to congratulate Coach Blackman and all those involved in a successful evening. There is no doubt that his personal involvement in the entertainment business is what assisted him in running an impressive show. Steve Blackman took the appropriate amount of time to converse with the trainers and was extremely composed during the event which was a refreshing change of pace. I was impressed with the easy to find location, the venue itself, as well as the talent pool in both the amateur and pro divisions. I do believe that we will be looking to work with Mr. Blackman in the future"...

Erie MMA: Beatdown on the Bay moved from Nov. 14 to Nov. 28

2009-11-08T03:03:18Z

from mmafocus' twitter account, re: MMA event in Erie:
Beatdown on the Bay MMA event moved to Nov. 28 (Erie Times-News) http://bit.ly/23lZP #mma #sport

The event is being promoted by Extreme Fight Club Promotions.

PA Combat Sports mega-academy in the works

2009-11-08T02:46:00Z

PA Combat Sports Center is currently working on a 14,000 sq. ft. training academy in Greensburg. Here are some photos from their facebook page.

PA Fighting Championship results (some)

2009-11-07T23:43:54Z

Just talked with Jerod Phillips of mma fightwear company Tap or Sleep. He was at PA Fighting Championship last night in Harrisburg and passed along a few of the results:

Jay Haas of Hanover Academy of Mixed Martial Arts (and his own school in Lewisberry) got a TKO win against Michael Bunyamanhop. Jay had Bunyamanhop mounted and was raining down punches, Jerod said.

Another Hanover fighter, Kevin Flinchbaugh, also scored a first-round TKO, this one on the feet, at about :38, against Joshua Geiringer.

Hanover's third fighter, Brad Herrick, lost by KO to Justin Lucas.

Jeff Smith, who used to train at Hanover, but now calls Blackman MMA home, won by guillotine against Ric Humphries in the first round.

And in the main event, Dustin Pague of Blackman MMA lost to Anthony Leone by a north-south choke in the second round.

Jerod said the place, the Zembo Temple, was packed, sold out and there was not a bad seat in the house. "It was a pretty well run thing," he said of promoter Steve Blackman and his crew. "It was a decent night of fights."

Many thanks to Jerod for these results. Complete results should be ready by early next week.

Jason "Mayhem" Miller's Strikeforce entrance

2009-11-07T22:14:10Z

Natedogg1788, a member of Sherdog's forums, said, "i snuck into the arena and was able to catch Jason Miller practicing his entrance," and put up this link. It's what we would expect from Miller, who's every bit a showman as he is a fighter.

PA Fighting Championship video

2009-11-07T21:16:39Z

No, unfortunately, it's not a highlight package. I've been huting around for results for Friday's PA Fighting Championship, put on by Blackman MMA, but haven't found any yet. Stay tuned.

Free shipping on all Tattoo Fightwear products until 12/31

2009-11-07T21:09:51Z

Just in time for the cold and holiday season Tattoo Fightwear is offering free shipping on ALL of its items. This includes all of the zip and pullover hoodies. To take advantage of this offer go to http://www.facebook.com/l/8ec4c;www.tattoofightwear.net and check it out. The offer will go until 12/31/09.And as always thank you for your support!.

Sincerely,

Larry
Tattoo Fightwear

CPWC IV: a weekend of MMA, grappling and karate

2009-11-07T03:13:00Z

Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge IV takes place on Feb. 19 at the same place at CPWC III, the Lancaster Marriottt. The next day, Feb. 20, Mark Jovich will be holding the Pennsylvania Submission Grappling Championship and Karate Tournament.

Tickets to CPWC IV are available by clicking the CPWC Web site here and then selection "ticket information" on the menu on the left, through any fighters and schools participating in this event, or call 717-250-8841.

Anyone that attends Friday night's MMA event competes free at Saturday's events.
For more information, contact Mark at: jovichm@msn.com or call (717) 250-8841

Steve Blackman demonstrates the armbar, kimura and guillotine

2009-11-07T02:39:15Z

Blackman MMA

Steve Blackman has an event going on tonight in Harrisburg, PA Fighting Championship. While I'm not able to be there, in honor of the event - Harrisburg's first - I figured I'd post this video of Blackman explaining some submissions.

Fedor-Rogers weigh-in video

2009-11-07T02:25:31Z

The picture's a little shaky ... well, more than a little, but it's the only video I could find. Man, I can't wait for this one.

This week's MMA Live

2009-11-06T00:45:01Z

This week's The First Round

2009-11-05T21:22:47Z

Asylum Fight League XXI

2009-11-05T04:27:31Z

Ryan Hall highlight

2009-11-05T03:53:20Z

Once a prized pupil of Lloyd Irvin, Ryan Hall set off on his own academy in Arlington, Va., Fifty/50 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He recently claimed bronze at the Abu Dhabi Combat Club world championships.

York fighter Anthony Dick at ACA

2009-11-05T03:10:37Z

Got a message on facebook from York fighter Anthony Dick recently, saying that he started training with Daniel Beleza at York's Academy of Combative Arts.
"Since starting with him I finally won my first fight in Massachusetts. They are so awesome there the school is great and the trainers top notch."

Congrats on the win, Anthony. Hope it's the first of many.