Submitted by Jens Pulver on Sat, 03/14/2009 - 14:49.
Charles aka Mask I will never forget you. He was one of the most positive guys I have ever had the pleasure of meeting in this sport. He was always the Cup is half full when ever we would talk. He had big ideas and big dreams about Tapout and about this sport. I am glad to see he got to experience both. If you ever needed to see what it really looks like to see a group of guys work their butts off to make their dreams a reality, these were the guys to see. They literally took over a room when ever they were in it. Man could Mask make an entrance. I will always hear him in my head screaming "Jens Pulver!!!!!!!!" "Lil Evil!!!!!!!" in the middle of crowded casino room when we and the UFC were turning the tide and going big. Their outfits were crazy and so were we all for believing in this sport and believing it could become a way to make a living. They were a part of this sport since the days when we didn't have weight classes, barely had states to even let us compete in, and no way were we on television. You will be missed my friend and I will always respect you for making your mark on MMA just like you always wanted to do. As for me well I have to thank all of you who have taken the time to write me and supporting me even though I have not given to much in the last few fights to really cheer about. I have been spending my time off lifting a lot of weights and really building up and repairing my body so that in a few more days I can start another camp and take a shot at another fight. as soon as I can I will put together some photos and stuff and let you all get a better look at the days in the gym and out. My daughter Madeline turns 6 at the end of the month and my son Karson is growing like a weed. I know that Spencer Fisher has a fight with Uno coming up, so I am going over to his new gym to train with him and his squad in April. Then I will make my way back to Seattle to work with Matt Hume and the guys at AMC. I will do my best to keep you in the loop and show pics and what not of whats going on. People might wonder why I am not training at MFS. It was just a choice I made and I do not regret, even though I have lost my last few fights its still the right decision in my mind and I am on the fast road to getting back to where I need to be in order to be competitive at the top level of this sport. I will be around and hope all of you are doing well.
Thanks very much for that good post.
You really are inspiring to us ameteur fighters. Keep your head up, and we will support you for absolutely as long as you want to play the game. You represent everything that is right with mma. I'll be rooting for you at your next fight. Give em hell.
Jens,
Always one of my favorite fighters. Met you in Vegas last week and you were as nice as could be to my wife and I. Made our day. Good luck in your next fight. I look forward to watching you pick up another W.
Mask will be missed and I can't wait for u to get back in there you motivate me so much that you never give up I guess you can say I look up to you and I just got you book and I'm half way thew it and man all I can say is that it's the best book I have ever read but I can wait to see you get back in there cause I know it's not the last for you.
how are you.
I wish you spend good time man.
hey, I also heard another sad letter.
Mask. he created Tap Out crew.
I read your writte now, I can know this guy jist little.
I also like positive man. and I'm also positive man. in my abillity.
Mask must be went to heaven. now, He talk with god. and look at you, his freinds and MMA sports, he also enjoy with us.
he must be thanks to you. you say about his character, and I can know about him. and also many people can know. this guy was awesome.
I really love your letter at this time. I want you make your body again. like i said Gomi Takanori also spend hard time now.
and he make his body again. he was pushed by other young guys.
hey, many new face young fighters are great body & physical ability.
you know, when you are fighting in UFC, you have great physical ability. at that time, your body was like Jose Aldo lately. no, your body was better than Jose Aldo. and now, you can move bright future.
I really want your evolve. I think you can be Hendo or Randy.
hey, you have a point of sameness with these guys.
great Wrestling Back ground, Great strikes, great jiu-jitsu and great character.
of course, you are just you. not the others. But I just say some example.
hey. I really thanks to god. because I will can see your resurrection.
you have correct way. I also convince that. you have monte & your truly family and Matt Hume & AMC pankration.
hey, do you know this? Dong-sik Yoon. this guy is pride of Korean.
this korean fighter could train with AMC & Matt Hume in past.
Yoon was great Judo player. he was straight 48 wins in Judo.
But Yoon was not great fighter in MMA. at first he had been hard timed in PRIDE.
But, after He traing with Matt Hume, he straight wins 5 in MMA.
he could used Judo power in MMA stage.
He had been nick named Dong Bar.(Dong-sik + armbar)
hey, don't care last few fights. don't care win or lose.
this is just a part of fighting.
of course, I really want you reback winning race.
But, like i said this is just a part.
Now, new start.
I also heard this. Uno return UFC! hey, I remember Uno & you fight in First UFC light weight Championship. Uno is tough.
anyway, I also like spencer fisher. I want you & fisher be the best. give my message to fisher. 'you are good figher & if you could train with lil evil, you must be winner. cheer up.'
anyway, your dauther Madeline already 6 years old? Wow~ time is fast.
I guess Karson is a little turk. isn't you? haha.
I think your kids are very lolvely. I wish your kids's healthy and like that.
I pray for all of you man. I wish you always spend great time.
you are not done. let prove this together.
I support you. way to go!! god bless you. always god helps you man.
gogogo!! lil evil!! let's get it start again!
from South korean.
p.s. hey, you were great commentator in WEC39 man. I little suprised.
I've seen probly all the TAPOUT episodes and there is no way after hearing that laugh I'll ever forget that guy!!! R.I.P. Mask
TAPOUT LIVES FOREVER
Jens, I met Mask at the WEC fight in Fort Lauderdale Nov. 5th and took a picture with him. When I first saw him and Skyscrape years ago I thought they were ridiculous. But, then I started watching the Tapout TV show and saw how much they helped out young inexperienced fighters and totally changed my mind. Never judge a book by it's cover. I'll never forget the hurt look on Masks face on one episode when Matt Serra was telling him her was changing sponsors. I know fighters need to do what's best for them but you could see how the lack of loyalty really hurt him. Anyway, he was a gem.
Tami B.
Dallas, TX
read recently that you are going to stay in the game, keep training, and will continue to fight in mma. that was very good to hear, as i am a true fan. i know you will come back stronger, and these recent losses will just make you that much better. everyone who follows mma knows that you are a higher caliber fighter than garcia, and that you just got caught. yes, he is heavy handed, but he is one dimensional. i would love to see that rematch. thanks for never backing down, never making excuses, and showing to the world that you love your family. best of luck in the future. we will be watching.
glad to hear the family is doing great... dont worry about US we will always be here praying for ya and waiting patiently for the next fight... rest up and do what u do... enjoy the time with the family before the fun starts
tuk
This is a tough tough fight. He's a dangerous guy on the feet and apparently a solid wrestler as well.
Get that camp in, keep your nose to the grindstone and bring back that lil evil. Five rounds with Faber wasn't so long ago, you can dig this one out.
Good luck and look forward to seeing the fight in June.
Bro you know you hit harder than most the guys out there! The last fight was a crazy body shot it can happen to anyone! So dont think about the last one just think about the next one! You are not finished!
Sorry for the !!!! but i feel pretty strong about this. I know ppl around you tell you can win. Im just telling you from someone who is a fan and has nothing to gain. That you are not done!
Chris (bartender from Shortys)
Next time your back home stop bye redbulls are on me :)