Results tagged “Mark Jovich” 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.

Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 3 Winners

Official Page for Central PA Warrior Challenge | MySpace Video
It was only last month that we saw the third (or fourth, if you count Poconos) event put on by Mark Jovich, under his Warrior Challenge banner. And while Mark may be done for this year, he's already planning for Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge IV in Lancaster in February.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

If you can't make the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III: "Night of the Unbeatens" tomorrow (Fri., 10/23) in Lancaster, tune in to mmamelee.com and watch it on the live stream. According to Mike Malast, mmamelee.com moderator, the live stream "will be plastered in a few spots. I will even make the banner active with the room also. It should be very easy to see."

Good seats are still available for the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III - "Night of the Unbeatens."
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Don't forget, the next day - Saturday - is the submission grappling and karate tournament, to be held at 8am (competition starts at 10) at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Station.

218 Divisions men,women & kids
$35 to compete
Compete for FREE with the purchase of admission ticket to Warrior Challenge III
Stay and compete at the same location! Discounted lodging available.
Mention:Central PA Warrior Challenge when making your reservations.

MMA social netowkring site Mmamelee.com has a great interview with York County fighter Justin Scott:

Justin "Skiz" Scott, an amazing talent just 20 years of age is making his pro-debut this Friday night at the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III. Justin is a member of team M.A.C.E training out of Central Pennsylvania Mixed Martial Arts Academy who along with teammates Chad Strawbridge and Duane Bastress have been dominating MMA events in PA ever since it became legal. MMA MELEE sat down with Justin to congratulate him and discuss the path MMA has led him down.

MMA MELEE- Congratulation on your successful MMA career. When most 20 year olds are out partying and barely even pondering their future, you work a full-time job and now you're turning pro in the most vigorous sport on the planet, how do you manage to stay focused and keep moving forward?

JUSTIN- Staying focused isn't hard for me these days. My first MMA fight was when I was 18, right away I understood the dedication needed to excel in this sport so I started making sacrifices then. I do miss hanging out with my friends but I don't think I'm missing out on life, MMA has helped me grow up faster. I stay focused by accepting any challenges the world throws my way and then I set goals for myself. I enjoy what I do everyday and I have a good team behind me, I wouldn't have it any other way honestly.

Here's an email from Larry Novak on the upcoming huge MMA event in Lancaster on Oct. 23:
On October 23, 2009 the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge will be holding its biggest and best MMA event to date. The event, titled Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge 3 will be held in Lancaster, PA. with a total of 17 fights scheduled (6 pro, 11 armature). Along with the fights their will be 2 big screens so that all the action can be seen no matter where it is in the cage, an opening and closing band along with a submission grappling tournament to be held October 24 at the same venue. Tattoo Fightwear will be taking the opportunity to sponsor this event along with major sponsors Apple Ford, Bud Lite and Fox Sports.

Nice work by Mark Jovich and co. for the upcoming Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III on Oct. 23 at the Lancaster Marriott. Click here for tickets.

I talked with Mark Jovich, owner and matchmaker of the Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge. With two successful events in York Township at Wisehaven Banquet Hall, Jovich moved his end of the year show to a bigger venue, the Lancaster Convention Center. Mark said at this point, things are going well for the Oct. 23 event, ticket sales are brisk, and the card is complete. We've got a lot of local, exciting fighters on the card, so it no doubt will be a great show. Looks like 19 fights, including the return of local pro Biff Walizer. Click here for the Web site and click here for the card.

If you want some cool fightwear and don't feel like hopping on the Internet, head over to MACE (Martial Arts with a Combat Emphasis) in Red Lion for the latest Tattoo Fightwear styles. Many of the county's top fighters train at MACE, including Justin Scott, Chad Strawbridge, Duane Bastress, John Andel and Adam Hostetter. The academy is located at 133 W. Broadway (Rt. 74), Red Lion

Jerod Phillips of Hanover-based MMA clothing company Tap or Sleep recently uploaded this video on his YouTube channel. Both Walizer and Haas will be on the upcoming Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge III card on Oct. 23 in Lancaster. For tickets, click here.