Category Archives: York Blog

Vote on the top 10 unsigned pro and ammy fighters on the east coast … in case you missed it the first time

Posted on August 31, 2011 by ted czech

From Sunday: A comrade of mine, Matt Leyshock, covers MMA on his website, standthemup.org, in the western part of PA and Ohio. So we hatched this project: He’ll develop a list of the Top 10 pro and amateur fighters in … Continue reading →

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Update: CPWC 13 date + venue … for real

Posted on August 5, 2011 by ted czech

OK, one more update on CPWC 13: From Chad Strawbridge of Team Total Domination, who talked with CPWC 13 promoter Mark Jovich, CPWC 13 will be at the Holiday Inn on Loucks Road, near the West Manchester Mall, in York … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: FightRight MMA looking for a 145-150-pound ammy fighter

Posted on June 7, 2011 by ted czech

FightRight MMA, a promotion based in York that is holding its first event at the York Fairgrounds’ Memorial Hall on June 18, is looking for an amateur fighter — either at 145 or 150 pounds — to take on York’s … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Listen to the FightRightMMA theme

Posted on April 3, 2011 by ted czech

Here’s the FightRightMMA anthem, with lyrics written by Edward “Kamaflaj” Beverly. Produced by “Star” for Serious Production. Mixed and arraged at G Music Studios. Some good scenes here featuring fighters like Ryan Harder, Binky Jones, Tonya Evinger, Eric Moore, Eric … Continue reading →

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York MMA Comp Team – CPWC Feb 19 2011

Posted on March 17, 2011 by ted czech

From George McGinnis of York Mixed Martial Arts Academy: “Here’s our guys puttin in a little work at a local tournament here in York, PA (CPWC Grappling) at the York Fair Grounds 2/19/2011. Everyone did well, and most of our … Continue reading →

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Xtreme Caged Combat Promo

Posted on March 7, 2011 by ted czech

For tickets, click here. Fight card: Adam Milstead vs TBD Richard Patishnock vs Adrien Yarboro Darrel Smith vs Standley Eugene Pat Sabatini vs Collin Sharpe Patrick Macke vs Travis Wynn John McBride vs Nolan Wisser Rachel Sazoff vs Alicia Haag … Continue reading →

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Mark “Cat Smasher” Krumrine’s debut at VFL

Posted on March 7, 2011 by ted czech

Mark “Cat Smasher” Krumrine, who trains at York Mixed Martial Arts Academy, in his amateur debut at Valley Fight League 31 in Hanover on Saturday, smashing a cat named Gary Stotler. In the first round, Mark showed off some nice … Continue reading →

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VFL 31: Warriors Will Battle – fight-by-fight

Posted on March 5, 2011 by ted czech

I had never been to a Valley Fight League event, so I figured it was about time. I was disappointed I missed the last event in the area — Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge X — plus, I knew or knew … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge X results

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ted czech

Here are results from CPWC X, courtesy of Mid-Atlantic Combat Sports: Donald Koch def. Spencer Richard via unanimous decision Troy Finkenbinder def Greg Hassler 0:15 of round two via TKO Luis Silva def. Luis Santiago 1:09 of round two via … Continue reading →

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SHOSEN “First to Attack” promotional video + behind-the-scenes footage

Posted on February 10, 2011 by ted czech

Shosen : First to Attack from MAVEN on Vimeo. Yesterday I talked about a new dynamic brand in the MMA clothing world — Philadelphia-based SHOSEN. This weekend, SHOSEN-sponsored Sam “The Pride of Briarcliffe” Oropeza fights on the Strikeforce: Fedor vs. … Continue reading →

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