On Friday, July 13, 2012 in a ceremony during intermission of Badbeat 6 at the Commerce Casino (Commerce, CA), the fighter entrance door to the BAMMA USA cage was dedicated to Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis, one of the original founders of the TapouT apparel company.
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Tim ‘Skyskrape’ Katz, another original founder of the TapouT apparel company, was on hand for the dedication ceremony. As ‘Skyscrape’ addressed the over-capacity crowd, he stated that this was “only the second organization” in the world to bestow such a “great honor” on their fallen friend ‘Mask’. In 2009, shortly after Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis’ accidental death, the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) was the first MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) organization to perform the tribute. The UFC and BAMMA USA are the only two organizations worldwide who’s tribute is officially approved by the original ‘TapouT Crew’. BAMMA USA CEO Brett Roberts described the ceremony as “the most meaningful time in my MMA career. (I am) honored and blessed to know ‘Skyskrape’ and ‘Punkass’ from TapouT.” Badbeat 6 was telecast live on the BAMMA USA New LiveStream channel to an estimated audience of over 100,000. Replays of the fights as well as the dedication ceremony are viewable by clicking the “Watch Badbeat 6 Replay” button on the BAMMA USA website homepage.
About ‘Mask’
Charles David Lewis, Jr. is better known to millions by his nickname ‘Mask’. He excelled as a businessman, promoter and entertainer during his lifetime. ‘Mask’ was one of the original founders of the TapouT apparel company. In 1997, alongside his two friends ‘Skyskrape’ and ‘Punkass’, they began selling MMA apparel out of the back of their car at local shows. Within 10 years, the company reported revenues of over $22 million and within 2 years after that, it reported over $220 million in revenue. Well known in the MMA community, ‘Mask’ reached a much larger audience when the TapouT television series began airing in 2007. The reality show followed the TapouT Crew as they traveled the country looking for fighters to sponsor and promote their company. Charles’ accidental death in 2009 sent shockwaves throughout the sport. His contribution to the popularity of MMA was so significant that the UFC posthumously inducted ‘Mask’ into its Hall of Fame just months after his passing. To date, Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis remains the only non-fighter in the UFC Hall of Fame.
Charles ‘Mask” Lewis Cage Door Dedication at Badbeat 6
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BADBEAT 7 PRESENTED BY BUDWEISER
RESULTS
WHEN: Friday, October 12, 2012
WHERE: Commerce Casino
6131 Telegraph Road
Commerce, CA 90040
MAIN CARD
Main Event- 145 lbs: ‘The Real Deal’ Chris Beal (7-0) defeated Shad Smith (12-16-2) by Unanimous Decision
Co-Main Event- 185 lbs: Mike Jasper (6-0) defeated Kyle Bolt (4-2) by TKO, Rd 2
9. 145 lbs: Nick ‘No Limit’ Piedmont (6-3-1) and Sevak ‘The Silverback’ Magakian (12-3-1) Split Draw
8. 145 lbs: Chris ‘The Urban Legend’ Culley (17-10) defeated Tom ‘The Grinder’ Gloudeman (7-2) by TKO, Rd 3
7. 155 lbs:. Jorge ‘The Envy’ Valdez (5-2) defeated Eric Brown (3-3) by Split Decision
PRELIMINARY CARD
6. 205 lbs: John Hernandez (2-0) defeated Mike ‘Pale Horse’ Smith (0-2) by Von Fue Choke, Rd 1
5. 135 lbs: Terrion ‘Flash’ Ware (4-0) defeated Marvin ‘The Mad Lion’ Madariaga (1-1) by Split Decision
4. 125 lbs: Bronson Casarez (4-0) defeated Anthony Frank (1-1) by Split Decision
3. 170 lbs: Adam Gonzalez (3-0) defeated Tony Stewart (1-1) by Guillotine Choke, Rd 1
2. 135 lbs: Ron Scolesdang (2-0) defeated Mike ‘Mighty Mouse’ Hansen (0-1) by TKO, Rd 1
1. 205 lbs: Christopher ‘Buffalo’ Schommer (1-0) defeated Nick Piecuch (0-1) by TKO, Rd 1
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January 11, 2013
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