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TapouT Accused Of Stealing, Possibly Selling Mask's Ashes

Of all the bizarre stories that pop up from time to time, this was not a subject I ever really expected to write about. TMZ is reporting that the late Charles "Mask" Lewis' ashes have been stolen and possibly resold by his fellow TapouT founders. The story is that Mask's sister Carla, allowed Tim...

Remembering Mask: The two year anniversary of Charles Lewis' death

Charles ‘Mask’ Lewis Jr., founder of the popular multi-million dollar MMA clothing line and television show TapouT, was killed on the morning of March 11, 2009, when his Ferrari collided with a Porsche driven by Jeffrey David Kirby of Costa Mesa. Today, March 11, 2011, marks...

The TapouT Crew Remember Charles "Mask" Lewis

Two years ago we lost one of the most important figures in MMA history. Charles "Mask" Lewis was a visionary and a pioneer, a man who loved people and strived to leave his mark on the world. Killed in a tragic and senseless accident, Mask left a hole that won't soon be filled in the lives of those...

Man found guilty of vehicular manslaughter in death of Charles 'Mask' Lewis

The death of Charles "Mask" Lewis, founder of the popular multi-million dollar MMA clothing line and television show TapouT, shocked the world of mixed martial arts and beyond on March 11, 2009. Now, more than 18 months since that fateful day, the trial of the man accused of causing his death...

Drunk Driver Convicted of Death of Charles "Mask" Lewis

Jeffrey Kirby - the man involved in the road collision that killed Tapout's Charles 'Mask' Lewis - was found guilty of manslaughter and convicted to a possible 13 years in prison from February 4th. According to the Orange Country Register: A jury of seven women and five men deliberated for about...

The Week in Quotes: March 7th - 13th

R.I.P. CHARLES "MASK" LEWIS "It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we must regretfully confirm the passing of our beloved friend, brother and co-founder Charles "Mask" Lewis following a car accident that occurred last night. We are currently in the process of setting up a memorial...

Update On Charles "Mask" Lewis Crash And Charges Filed Against Jeffrey Kirby

The man arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of “Tapout” founder Charles “Mask” Lewis Jr., has been formally charged with vehicular manslaughter after a brutal crash left the clothing company entrepreneur’s Ferrari ripped in half by a cement pole in...

Mask's Last Interview

This interview was conducted the day before his death. And an interesting little nugget from the Press-Enterprise that illustrates Tapout's long, difficult struggle in becoming the brand leader in MMA apparel: In a July 2008 interview, Caldwell said the company had a hard time turning their...