Keith Hayes got his love for writing in the 6th grade where he began writing sci-fi stories for classmates and friends, while continuing to write over the years as a personal hobby.
In 1991 after purchasing WebTV, he caught the Internet bug and began writing on various message boards and newsgroups under the pseudonym Mista Sinista. His posts became popular as he covered movie reviews, the New England Patriots, WCW and WWE (formerly WWF) wrestling. Just do a Google search for Mista Sinista or Sinista1 under groups, and you'll discover enough material to read for months.
As his debating talents developed online, he became vocal in his local newspaper, the Enterprise. He began submitting Letters to the Editor, and most of his pieces were printed on a regular basis. He also had similar success with his letters to the early years of Patriots Football Weekly. After generating some buzz and catching the eyes of readers, Keith was contacted to write for wrestling web site Wrestlenutz.com. He was then later contacted to write for a New England Patriots fan website PatriotsFootball.com, which is now known as PatsFans.com.
When covering the Pats, Keith kept his Mista Sinista attitude and reviewed the games with his "tell it like it is" style. The Patriots experience soon took off, and allowed him to meet various players, travel to a Pro Bowl in Hawaii, a Super Bowl in New Orleans, several away games in the Meadowlands, and some great games in Foxboro, where he has been a season ticket holder since 1990.
Today, he covers the New England Patriots for eSports and as a 12th Man correspondent for PatsFans.com. You can read his political and local debates on his hometown site Brockton Forums. But for a real treat, you can also see the twisted side on his moniker web site Sinista1.com, where he has some great spoofs like "Barbie and Ken's True Hollywood Story," and "Celebrity Survivor."
Most recently, Keith has become a co-host on two hit radio shows at WXBR 1460 AM in Brockton (formerly WBET). On Fridays, Keith can be heard during the "On the Mark PI Show," with his host Private Investigator Mark Chauppetta, who has his own reality television show in negotiations, and a role in the upcoming horror film Frightworld where he plays an FBI Agent hunting a serial killer who has killed his wife.
Keith is now following in his host’s footsteps after scoring a part in Walt Disney's upcoming movie "The Game Plan," starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. In the movie, Keith plays a football player on QB Joe Kingman’s (Dwayne's character) Boston Rebels rival team the New York Dukes. Also joining Keith on the show is defense attorney Ken Diesenhof, and Brockton Police Officer Frank "Czman".
On Saturdays, Keith can be heard during "Krashing Into the Bigfield/The Lock Up" from noon to 4 p.m. talking sports with Enterprise writer Kevin Tocci, and aspiring actor Tom Mariano, cousin to "Boston Rob" of "Survivor/Amazing Race" fame. The show also features guests Matt Futrell, Peter Czymbor, Dennis Harris, and is produced by former Indie wrestler Mike Pavia. The South Shore Sports Show is growing, as the first two hours cover sports (professional and local), while the second two hours cover the best talk in professional and Indie wrestling.
For those who are reading this I have included my piece from last year so you can follow the importance of this story and how much this event means to those involved on a personal and business level.
On a personal level Mark and I have a radio relationship, and a personal relationship, and the funny thing about the two of us is how much our lives mirror each other since we first met. He calls his boys "TNA" for
Chauppette prepares to compete in a mixed martial arts match. Original Date (August 2006)
His name is Mark Chauppette, and 48 hours from now he will be stepping into the ring to compete in a mixed martial arts match (MMA/UFC).
Mark is 37 years old, a father of four and has only one MMA fight under his belt from seven years ago. For the last two months he's been training at four different gyms, re-molding his body, getting his weight down to what it was when he played football and wrestled for Whitman Hanson Regional.
Today he stands before me looking worn and tired, yet he's able to crack a smile an half hour before he's ready to hit the airwaves for his local radio show "On the Mark."
Some of you are probably asking… "Why would a father of four do this?" "What is this guy thinking?" "Is he having a middle age crisis?" "What does he have to prove?" "Is this an ego thing?"
Answer… The clock.
The clock is ticking, and when Mark steps out of that ring on Saturday, regardless of the results, he will be hoping that the money he raises for his charity will aid his battle in slowing that clock down.
So how did it happen that a father of four is getting into the MMA ring for charity?
Well two months ago, Full Force Productions Promoters Mike True Sr. and Mike Varner (also a MMA Fighter) stopped by our show to promote an MMA event. Varner knew of Mark, the match he had seven years ago, and asked Mark if he ever wanted to get back into the ring.
I looked at Mark, and could see the fire in his eye, but it was only a spark; nothing worthy to feed the flames. Then it happened… The idea of Mark doing it for charity got tossed around, and as the talk continued, the flame in Mark’s eyes began to burn because he knew it was another avenue, another weapon in his war to slow the clock and buy some more time for his boys. Once Varner (an established fighter) offered to train Mark personally, the deal was done and the training began.
Some of you may be wondering if it's a hoax or a fix? It's not. One of the stipulations that Varner stated on the radio was that the fight would be legit, a two-round match at four minutes each, and if they end in a draw, the combatants would fight a third round to decide. He's also wanted a legit match to make sure Mark would have a worthy opponent so a loss for Mark would help his opponent's rankings.
So now here we are doing this crazy radio show with Mark getting waxed on air for fight preparation, and the studio is filled with laughter and jokes. But looking at Mark I know he realizes the importance of this event coming up Saturday night, 48 hours from now.
The clock is still ticking.
Event: Untamed 7
Where: Plymouth War Memorial Hall
When: Saturday August 19th, 2006
Time: 6:30 pm
This time for my piece I decided to talk to Mark himself and his trainer once again Caged Fury champion Mike Varner. For those who are thinking they see a typo with the spelling of "Chauppette" from 2006 and "Chauppetta" to 2007; it's not a typo. Last year Mark decided to return his last name to it's original roots by changing the "e" to an "a".
Sinista1: "What have you noticed is different about Mark this time around from the last time with his focus, drive and training?"
Mike Varner: "Mark has the heart of a lion... Physically strong."
Sinista1: How did you prepare differently for this match? Weeks vs. months, eating habits, and overall training?
Mark: I began training a lot sooner, about three months out as opposed to 5 weeks like last summer. I cut out the heavy weightlifting and began a serious running program with a good friend. He had me doing wind sprints up trails in the Blue Hills to simulate the explosiveness you need in a fight. I also trained at the Boneyard and with Mike Varner privately. Let's just say with 4 kids, a radio show, and a business I did what I could squeeze in.
Sinista1: Did you feel different mentally and physically?
Mark: I do feel leaner, my wind is better, but I am still an emotional train wreck.
Sinista1: Will your ring approach (defensive, aggressive or cautionary) be the same as last time?
Mark: Ring approach will be different, but if I you tell you my opponent will have upper hand as I am sure he will read this column.
Sinista1: Do your boys know you’re fighting this time, and what do they think?
Mark: My boys do know I am fighting, and they know it is to raise money to help them get a HP equipped van. I told them if it goes really well maybe it will come with DVD player (laughs).
Sinista1: Has anyone said you were crazy for attempting charity this way?
Mark: Yes, I am crazy to do this especially since I'm old enough to be my opponent's dad (laughs). Nothing is too crazy for my boys.
Sinista1: Last year you didn’t really have a choice of entrance music; what are you going to choose this year or are you going to let your boys pick the song since they won’t be there for inspiration?
Mark: As far as music goes I probably will go with AC/DC or (Pink) Floyd as my entrance music. If I let my boys pick I would have to beat box and hip hop my way to the ring and that could be scary (laughs).
Sinista1: Is there a way for those to get involved that may not be able to make it to this event?
Mark: The "Parent Project" is the leader in Duchenne MD research because they only focus on DMD where the MDA has to care for 20 something different neuromuscular diseases. Locally, we have the Jett Foundation based out of Pembroke that raises money to fund specifically chosen scientists that are on the cutting edge of research. For more information on the disease go to www.parentprojectmd.org and for information on donating please contact me directly at otminv@aol.com.
Sinista1: Good luck this Saturday, and I'll see you there.
Mark: Thank you.
EVENT: Untamed 16
WHERE: Plymouth War Memorial Hall
WHEN: Saturday June 16th.
TIME: 6:30pm
"On the Mark" can be heard Fridays 1pm to 3pm NY EST on WXBR 1460 AM in MA. or catch the live stream on www.1460wxbr.com.