Category Archives: Wilkes-Barre MMA

BJJ black belt Brad Souders now teaching at TCK MMA in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ted czech

Brad Souders, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Rogerio “Tatu” Taborda, has moved to the Scranton area and is now teaching BJJ at tckmmapa.com on Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. and Friday nights at 7 p.m. Brad will also be … 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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Introducing: Reprizent Fight Wear

Posted on December 21, 2011 by ted czech

James Simrell, Bill Kowalski, Gary Cook, Chase Owens and Hank Aftewicz. The convergence of seemingly unrelated events or ideas can sometimes lead to innovation; take Wilkes-Barre’s Gary Cook in 2010: Like a dutiful husband, Cook used to sit with his … Continue reading →

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Cage Time 5 video: Herbert vs. Doyle

Posted on September 4, 2011 by ted czech

NY’s Eric Herbert (2-1) took on longtime PA pro fighter John Doyle (9-18) at Cage Fight 5 in Wilkes-Barre PA this weekend. This video seems like it was filmed in stop-motion, but at 4:15, it looks like Herbert gets Doyle … Continue reading →

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PA MMA: Cage Time 5 goes down Saturday in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on September 2, 2011 by ted czech

Here’s the fight card: Eric Herbert vs John Doyle Carl Deaton III vs Steve Smith Arthur Parker vs Sean Barnett Wayne Jurus vs Christopher Vallaro Alex Davydov vs Craig Wreede Eddie Hardison vs Ryan Walls Joe Fye vs Dennis Maldonado … Continue reading →

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PA’s Jimy “The Kid” Hettes signs 4-fight deal with UFC

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ted czech

Swoyersville’s Jimy “The Kid” Hettes, an 8-0 pro, recently signed a deal to fight for the UFC. His latest win over Jacob Kirwan at MASS – Inauguration no doubt cemented the UFC’s plans to make him an offer. Having spoken … Continue reading →

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Jimy “The Kid” Hettes: Taking it one fight at a time

Posted on July 20, 2011 by ted czech

Jimy “The Kid” Hettes is undefeated, has tried out for The Ultimate Fighter, and even been called up as an alternate for several UFC events, only to be told at the last minute that the organization had chosen someone else. … Continue reading →

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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 Inauguration Pro Weigh In’s – 7/15/2011

Posted on July 16, 2011 by ted czech

Here are the pro weigh-ins for tomorrow’s MASS event in Wilkes-Barre: Jim Hettes vs Jacob Kirwan James Cianci vs Ryan Harder Jay Haas vs Nicholas Bleser Rex Harris vs Chase Owens Richard Patishnock vs Diego Peclat

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WNEP segment on Hettes and Kirwan main event at Saturday’s MASS card in Wilkes-Barre

Posted on July 13, 2011 by ted czech

  Good to see Mike Malast and co. — along with Jimy “The Kid” Hettes — are getting some exposure for the inaugural MASS event called, appropriately enough, Inauguration.

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