Monthly Archives: June 2007

MMA Odds and Ends

Posted on June 30, 2007 by ted czech

– Bare-knuckle street fighter Kimbo Slice slapped a guillotine on Ray Mercer last weekend, but beating an overweight, old, washed-up boxer with no ground skills should not be the litmus test for future MMA success. In other words, stick Kimbo … Continue reading →

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Jeff Monson: MMA strongman

Posted on June 28, 2007 by ted czech

This has to be one of the more unusual MMA workouts I’ve seen. It looks more like a guy training for one of those strongman competitions you see on ESPN. Then again, it may be effective for Monson. Go with … Continue reading →

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MMA in PA, Part 2

Posted on June 27, 2007 by ted czech

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission voted unanimously Monday to approve the rules and regulations for both amateur and professional Mixed Martial Arts fights in the state, said Greg Sirb, the commission’s executive director. So what about an MMA event in … Continue reading →

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MMA in a Box

Posted on June 26, 2007 by ted czech

When it comes to boxes, I thought I’d heard it all when Justin Timberlake and Andy Samberg did a little video on Saturday Night Live singing “put your junk in that box.” Anyway, now we’ve got MMA in a box. … Continue reading →

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‘Fish rally past Revs

Posted on June 26, 2007 by Jim Seip

A victory for the York Revolution looked promising after Nate Espy crushed a three-run homer in the third inning. But that’s when Bridgeport Bluefish starter Matt Beech turned it on. The former Phillies pitcher retired 13 of the next 14 … Continue reading →

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Iati make college decision

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Lyzz Jones

On Saturday, basketball coaches at High Point University offered Jacob Iati his dream, a scholarship to play Division I basketball. On Monday, the York Catholic star accepted, offering a verbal commitment to attend the North Carolina school in the fall … Continue reading →

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The turning point, err, maybe

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Jim Seip

The mood at Sovereign Bank Stadium Saturday night was different from any other game at the only half-finished, yet somewhat functional baseball stadium in York. The game really gave hope to those folks who looked at the dropping attendance after … Continue reading →

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Local fighters victorious in New York

Posted on June 24, 2007 by ted czech

Here is a news release sent to me by Master Mark Jovich: The Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy, a York County martial arts school, received “Outstanding Team Honors” Friday, June 22 while competing in the Empire State Warrior Challenge. The … Continue reading →

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MMA fighters in York

Posted on June 21, 2007 by ted czech

Two groups of Mixed Martial Arts fighters from York County are traveling to New York on Friday to wage war at an amateur charity event called The Empire State Warrior Challenge. And check this out – eight of the fighters … Continue reading →

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Hey, Dude, here’s your vid (sort of)

Posted on June 21, 2007 by ted czech

Back on June 20, someone with the name “Dude” posted an e-mail about my post titled “Shamrock vs. Baroni: Grudge Match Galore.” Dude said he tried to see the video of the Mauricio “Shogun” Rua-Mark Coleman post-fight melee, but apparently, … Continue reading →

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