Category Archives: “The 10s”

The TEN: 8/17/2011

(“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN)

The TEN: 8/16/2011

  (“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN”)

The TEN: 8/15/2011

 (“The Ten” is not a top ten, but ten items worth being included in The TEN”)

Inside the Fight Game: HW/LHW Rankings

Fedor’s future up in air after third straight loss            By George Hernandez Two thirds of the year is gone and most of MMA’s elite have stepped into the cage or ring, with some winning their first title and others looking like they should be on their way out.

South Alum Joseph Diaz Headed to Olympics

By George Hernandez [South El Monte] Joseph Diaz, a 2010 graduate of South El Monte High School, is heading to the 2012 Olympics. “Joe Joe’ won his last fight Friday in Alabama at the US Olympic Trials. 

Thailand Dominates USA at Pomona Fairplex

By George Hernandez    (Pomona) It was an action packed night of amateur and pro muay thai fights as Pushkick Promotions presented “World Stand Off; Thailand vs. USA” at the WMC Stadium, Saturday night in Pomona.

Acosta Finishes Successful Season at Cal State LA

(Los Angeles) – We have been covering Manny Acosta since he played little league for the Pirates at New Temple Park to his high school days at South El Monte and then as he went on to college at Cal State Los Angeles. Here’s a quick update on his freshman year.         

Primetime Elite Wins Hemet Tournament

(Hemet) – Primetime Elite Vargas, a local travel ball team, won the AFA Travel ball Tournament in Hemet in June and earned a trip to the Nationals in July.

The Doctor!

Too good not to post…

Night of Finishes in South El Monte

By George Hernandez (South El Monte) – Quake in the Cage 6 and Old School Promotions put on an action packed night of fights. Not one fight went the distance Saturday night at the South El Monte Community Center.