Category Archives: Mike Malast

Mike Malast responds to his permanent suspension as an MMA promoter in PA

Posted on April 24, 2012 by ted czech

The crowd at MASS 2 at the Kingston Armory in Kingston, PA. In response to my story on MASS promoter Mike Malast’s permanent suspension by the PA state Athletic Association, Mike posted this on his website, MMA Melee: This is … Continue reading →

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PA State Athletic Commission “permanently suspends” MMA promoter

Posted on April 24, 2012 by ted czech

Mike Malast, owner of northeast Pennsylvania promotion MASS (Martial Arts Super Sport), has been “permanently suspended” from promoting events in Pennsylvania, state Athletic Commission Executive Director Greg Sirb said. On March 22, Malast held MASS 2 at the Kingston Armory … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Second event for MASS to be held on March 24 in Kingston

Posted on February 8, 2012 by ted czech

Mike Malast, who runs MMA social networking site MMAMelee, launched an MMA promotion last year, known as MASS — Martial Arts Super Sport. In July, the promotion staged its first show at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, aptly titled … Continue reading →

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MASS looking for fighters for its second event March 24 in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on January 8, 2012 by ted czech

Mike Malast on facebook: “I’m doing a show March 24th. Spots available for Pro & Am at all weights. Hit me up.” Mike can be reached by facebook here. or go to the MASS website here.

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Hettes, Harris, Haas and “Humble Pie” victorious at MASS — Inauguration

Posted on July 18, 2011 by ted czech

Jimy “The Kid” Hettes celebrates his win over Jacob Kirwan at MASS. Here’s a great write-up on Saturday’s event in Wilkes-Barre by Mike Thorwart of MMAMelee: July 16th, 2011 marked a historic night in Wilkes Barre, PA as the first … Continue reading →

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MASS’ Mike Malast provides “big-fight atmosphere” for fighters Friday in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on July 11, 2011 by ted czech

Mike Malast, who runs MMAMelee.com, and is promoting Friday’s MASS — Inauguration card in Wilkes-Barre, gets a nice write-up in citizensvoice.com. By Jonathan Bombulie staff writer: On Saturday night, two men will voluntarily lock themselves in a cage at the … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Martial Arts Super Sport looking for an opponent for “T-Rex” for July 16

Posted on May 16, 2011 by ted czech

Martial Arts Super Sport, a new MMA orgainzation with its first event scheudled for July 16 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, is looking for a 185-lb. pro to take on Rex “T-Rex” Harris. Harris, who is dropping from … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Super Sport announces inaugural event

Posted on April 11, 2011 by ted czech

By Mike Thorwart, mmamelee.com: Can you remember the first time you watched mixed martial arts (MMA)? I can…and from that moment on I knew it was going to become the fastest growing sport in the world. Now, can you remember … Continue reading →

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Malast launches MASS — Martial Arts Super Sport — with an all-pro card planned for July 16 in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on March 25, 2011 by ted czech

Those of you who are regulars here may recognize the name Mike Malast. A native of the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area, Mike started MMA social networking site MMA Melee more than a year ago. The site now averages 2.5 million visits a … Continue reading →

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Check it out — MMAMelee launches 2.0 version

Posted on February 20, 2011 by ted czech

If you’re into MMA in any way — casual fan, die-hard fan, fighter, promoter, trainer, academy owner … you get the picture — you owe it to yourself to check out MMA social networking site MMAMelee.com. Mike Malast, MMAMelee’s owner, … Continue reading →

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