Results tagged “Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge” from MMA Explosion

Strawbridge stalks his way into the cage at CPWC II.

Strawbridge and Ty Krebs square off.

York pro Anthony Dick once trained with Mark Jovich's Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy fighters at MACE in Red Lion. He's now with ACA and according to Strawbridge's myspace, the two are fighting at CPWC IV in February at the Lancaster Marriott.

from Strawbridge's page:
Nov. 12: "Feb 19 I will be making my pro debut against Anthony Dick. @ the lancaster marriot. Pleas come out n suport me.I will be selling tickets."

Nov. 19: "wow week 1 of 14 is almost over! My feet n body are killing me.I wont look the same 14wks from now. 185lbs To beat a pro u gotta train like one!!"

Anthony Dick

York's Academy of Combative Arts has two fighters in the upcoming Pain on Penn Street II in Reading on Dec.4:

Josh Kessler vs Don Cioffi
Jon Tuxford vs Michael Alessi
The event is being held at the Sovereign Center, 700 Penn Street, in downtown Reading. Doors open at 7 p.m.

In their last fights, both at CPWC III, Kessler won with an Americana over Rob Hailey and Tuxford Lost by TKO to Mike Stoltzfus.

Joe Duffey, co-owner of Academy of Combative Arts in York, took one of his most promising fighters, James "Shrapnel" Chappell, to the MMA try-outs at American Fighter in Philly today. Just after 7 p.m., Joe emailed me, saying that despite the limited information available on the try-outs, they were for real, they were professional and time will tell how Chappell did, although preliminarily, it appared those in charge were impressed, Joe said. I'll have more on this as it becomes available.

Here's an email from Larry Novak, owner of Tattoo Fightwear, a New Cumberland-based mma clothing company:

Tattoo Fightwear is sponsoring James "Shrapnel" Chappell, here are a few of his stats:
-Green Belt USMC Martial Arts
-High School Wrestling
-Blue Belt BJJ
-1yr. Boxing/Muy Thai
-Competed in NAGA, UGC and took a gold medal at the PA.State BJJ Tournament
-Ammy record: 3-0
-Light weight title holder for the Central PA. Warrior Challenge.

To see one of Chappell's fights, click here.

Ted's Take: Jimmy's won all of his fights by armbar - which, don't get me wrong, is a great thing - but I can't wait to see it when he lets his hands go.

Recently posted on Mark Jovich's Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge myspace page. Click here to see more pics and a video.

TATTOO FIGHTWEAR SPONSORED FIGHTERS ENTRANCES AT CPWC3

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

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

Tattoo Fightwear at MACE (Martial Arts with a Combat Emphasis) in Red Lion.

On October 23, 2009 5 Tattoo Fightwear sponsored stepped into the cage in front of a packed house at the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 3 and came out victorious.

To start the night off John Andel won the title in his weight class by dominating his opponent on the ground for three rounds to win by decision. In the next fight Jeff Runk won a spirited contest showing great sportsmanship and getting a unanimous decision on the judges cards.

Duane Bastress stepped into the cage next looking like a beast and basically had his way with his opponent and winning by ref stoppage in the second round. Knockout of the night came via Tattoo Fightwear sponsored fighter Chad Hoar. After dominating the first two rounds on his feet and the ground Chad saw an opening in the third and hammered his opponent with a devastating right hand to knockout his competition.

Tom and I talk Central Pennsylvanai Warrior Challenge, Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Rogers, and UFC 105.

Mark Jovich on
Long time Boxing Promoter Marshall Kauffman of Reading Pennsylvania will be hosting the first true large scale Hybrid Boxing/MMA Event Dec 4th at the Reading Sovereign Center http://www.sovereigncenter.com/ . The Sovereign Center is one of the biggest venues in Central Pennsylvania.

The card will feature 8 Professional Boxing and 8 MMA bouts.

Marshall has a great love for the Combative Sports and wants to bring the very best events to Reading, Pennsylvania.

He is a gracious man that donates to numerous children and youth organizations in support of the less fortunate.

He uses no gimmicks or slick advertising,just solid events with solid people around him. He is man of character and has a passion for the sport.

Marshal is no fly by night promoter,he has beening promoting events for over 15 years.

I will take charge of the MMA portion of the events while Marshall handles the boxing.

We are committed to bring the best of both sports to the competitors and fans.

If your are interested in participating your assisting in these events please contact myself.

I have attached the flyers for our first event together.

Mark P. Jovich
Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge
www.warriorchallenge.info
Promoter
717-250-8841

ACA's Daniel Beleza, second-degree black belt in BJJ.

Just a reminder that York's Academy of Combative Arts, 53 E. North St., York -- in the same building as the Greyhound bus station -- is having an Open House Party Sunday Nov 1st from noon to 4.

I'm kind of guessing, but I feel pretty certain that co-owners Joe Duffey and Frank Nguyen will be there, along with Beleza. I know they have a couple of striking coaches, so you might see those guys as well. Maybe even some of the academy's fight team, or other members. Also, there will probably be some light refreshments, although Frank said don't expect any sushi (he also runs Keo Asian Grill and Sushi Restaurant downtown).

I wanted to get down some of my impression of the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III, held last Friday in Lancaster, so here goes ...

I've known promoter Mark Jovich for about 2 1/2 years, pretty much ever since I started this blog. The man is top-notch - a Marine for more than a quarter-century, former military instructor at Dallastown High School, father, husband and of course, martial arts master at Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy in New Cumberland.

Mark's no fly-by-nighter, no "one-and-done" promoter; he's here to stay and to build on what he has constructed so far: quality events, the most bang for the buck, while gving young fighters the chance to realize their dreams.

Josh Aarons, right, fires a shot at Joe Duffey, left. Joe, making his amateur debut, lost by unanimous decision but showed he has a tough chin and kept fighting against the more experienced Aarons.

Duffey, co-owner of York's Academy of Combative Arts, sent me this email:
"First, obviously Friday night didn't go as planned for
us. But fortunately, Josh Kessler got the W with an Americana to give
us something to celebrate. We did have a good showing the next day
though at the CPWC Grappling Tourney. I got a little bit of redemption
by winning all my matches via triangle submission to take place. Also,
we had several guys place 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the tourney. Finally,
we are having our Open House Party Sunday Nov 1st from noon to 4."

Thanks to Brent Colflesh, one of the event's judges, for snapping me at my most attentive. Nice.

Mixed Martial Arts Videos on Purefight

Mixed Martial Arts Videos on Purefight

What a great night of fights on Saturday at the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III in Lancaster. Mark Jovich ran another excellent production - this time with better ring girls, a longer catwalk to the cage, improved lights and a smokin' smoke machine. His matchmaking was top-notch too. The crowd was big and into the fights, respecting the ground game, unlike other crowds.

I'll have more later today - Tom and I are going to be working on the highlight package, so stay tuned.

In the meantime, head over to purefight.org; Mark Bader has uploaded many of the fights and post-fight interviews.

What can I say, I am BEYOND PUMPED for this event. Tom Joyce, my esteemed colleague, and I are heading out to CPWC III tomorrow afternoon and plan to do two segments: an interview compilation and also a highlights package.

Mixedmartialarts.com has the event listed with 17 fights, but absent is Lewis "The Beast" Rumsey, who was set to make his pro debut, although at as of last night, didn't have an opponent.

Still, we're in for a helluva night.Two big experienced heavyweights, Randy Smith and Braden Bice, have already fought once, with Bice KO'ing Smith in their first meeting.

York pros Biff Walizer and Jay Haas are both fighting on the card and Justin "Skiz" Scott, a guy I've compare to a buzzsaw when I saw him throwing high kicks, makes his pro debut. Watch this guy, trust me.

Eric Steppe, another exciting fighter who's won two fights in the first two CPWCs, is on the card. Don't blink, it could be over that quick.

York Academy of Mixed Martial Arts' Brett Myers is fighting Justin Krebs for the 170-pound title.

Joe Duffey, co-owner of the Acdemy of Combative Arts in York, makes his amateur debut. Go get 'em, Joe.

James "Shrapnel" Chappell fights as well. Jimmy has wicked fast subs, as does Mike Oberdick.

Let's not forget Duane Bastress, a 3-0 amateur with a distinguished collegiate wrestling pedigree, who is fighting at 185. York fighter John Andel is also 3-0, definitely adding to the event's name, "Night of the Unbeatens."

Heavyweight champ Jon Tuxford is set to fight. I wonder if he'll let Mike Stoltzfus pound on his midsection the way he did Adam Hostetter at CPWC II. Hostetter's hard shots seemed to have no effect on Tuxford.

ACA's Josh Kessler, who is built like a tank, is fighting Robert Haley