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.
Jerod Phillips of Tap or Sleep fightwear made this video about James "Binky" Jones in honor of Binky's recent birthday. An instructor at Baltimore's Ground Control MMA academy, Binky has fought in numerous organizations all over the world. Also known as "The Baltimore Submission Machine," Binky's strongest suit is his ground game. Most recently, he headlined the inaugural Shogun Fights at Baltimore's First Mariner Arena, winning by unanimous decision. Promoted by Ground Control owner John Rallo, the event was Maryland's first since the sport was legalized.
So, I'm at the CPWC III last month and I see this new mma clothing company with a booth set up and a mascot that looks like Cerberus, the mythical three-headed dog that guards the land of the dead:
On A3's site, he's known as the Dogoyle. Cool. Although I didn't have time to say what's up to them, I've since met 'em on facebook, found out they're based not too far away in Va. So here they are; hit 'em up.
A message from Larry Novak, owner of New Cumberland-based mma clothing co. Tattoo Fightwear:
They're here! Tattoo Fightwear has just released 8 new products to it's product line. Two new styles of shorts, two new t shirts, two new hoodies, two new styles of hand wraps and 2 new styles of mouth guards. BUT THAT'S NOT IT!, receive a 10% discount on all Tattoo Fightwear hoodies along with free shipping. Along with every purchase you will also receive a free Tattoo Fightwear bummper sticker. To take advantage of this tremendous offer go to www.tattoofightwear.net. Thank you for your support and Happy Holidays.
Sincerely,
Larry
Tattoo Fightwear
Based in my old, old stomping grounds of Falls Church, Va. (lived there as a kid in the 70s), this MMA fightwear company has been a big sponsor of the Ultimate Warrior Challenge, which puts on top-notch events in the DC area. Assassin Industries is also on MMA social networking site mmamelee.com. Check out their web site here.
Here's a highlight video of Philly's Eddie Alvarez, the reigning Bellator lightweight champ, made by Jerod Phillips, owner of Tap or Sleep, a Hanover-based mma clothing company.
TATTOO FIGHTWEAR SPONSORED FIGHTERS ENTRANCES AT CPWC3
I had some results from Jerod Phillips of Tap or Sleep fightwear on the weekend, but you can get the full results of Friday's PA Fighting Championship by clicking here.
Also, on Saturday, Asylum Fight League had their 21st event at The Arena on Philly. Click here to get full results.
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.
No, unfortunately, it's not a highlight package. I've been hunting around for results for Friday's PA Fighting Championship, put on by Blackman MMA, but haven't found any yet. Stay tuned.
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
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Dustin Pague
Just heard from Larry Novak, owner of New Cumberland-based Tattoo Fightwear. He told me he's sponsoring Dustin Pague at Friday's PA Fighting Championship. Pague, a 155-pound fighter at 5-2, takes on Andrew Montanez, who is 7-11.
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.
Here's a message on Shogun Fights' Web site:
Thanks for making Shogun Fights' premiere event a huge SUCCESS.
Over 5,000 people were in attendance to witness MMA history.
The next event will be March 27th 2010.
More information will be available shortly. Please check back for updates.
Thanks to Paul Miles from mamma-online.com for the head's up.
Rounds 2 and 3 after the jump.
Jerod Phillips, who owns Tap or Sleep fightwear and sponsors James "Binky" Jones, sent me this message about Binky's fight at 145 last weekend against Jason McLean, headlining Maryland's first-ever sanctioned MMA event, Shogun Fights:
"Binky won a UD. He used Put On as his walk out song. So Binky Jones Put On for his city!!!
Marc in the middle, flanked by some of his fighters.
Marc Slomske, owner and head trainer at Slomske's Fight Team in Middletown, Pa., posted this on his myspace on Monday:
"Slomske's Fight Team (Next Legend Fightwear) I fought Saturday at the first C.P.W.C. and won grand champion and $500!!"
Note: Slomske's referring to the karate tournament which followed Friday night's MMA event. Marc also runs Next Legend Fightwear. Hit him up here.
A note from Larry Novak, owner of New Cumberland-based mma clothing company Tattoo Fightwear:
Just wanted to let you know who Tattoo Fightwear is sponsoring for the CPWC 3. Here it is: Justin Scott, Lewis Rumsey, Duane Bastress, Chad Hoare, Jeff Runk, John Andell, Chad Strawbridge (Trainer) and Tom Anderton.
