The show must go on!
Despite today's court injunction to prevent the participation of Ricardo Mayorga, Shine Fights has decided to press onward with their Worlds Collide "Mayorga vs. Thomas" pay-per-view (PPV) at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
MMAmania.com will provide LIVE blow-by-blow, round-by-round coverage of the seven-fight main card, beginning with the PPV telecast at 9 p.m. ET.
Featured in the main event will be a highly anticipated battle between boxer and mixed martial artist as 36-year-old former professional boxing champion Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga steps into the MMA cage for the first time opposite Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Din "Dinyero" Thomas.
Many of our readers check-in before, during and after the PPV telecast to share their thoughts on the action. Therefore, feel free to leave a comment (or 10) before you leave and chat with all the other Maniacs during the show -- it always turns out to be a great discussion.
Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps and post-fight analysis after "Worlds Collide."
Shine Fights III: Worlds Collide "Mayorga vs. Thomas" results and live updates after the jump:
Shine Fights III QUICK RESULTS:
Murilo "Ninja" Rua vs. David Heath
Derrick Noble vs. Eduardo Pamplona
Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira vs. Jamal "The Suit" Patterson
Braulio Estima vs. Rick Hawn
Luiz Azeredo vs. Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett
Roger Carroll vs. Paulo Souza
Shine Fights III PLAY-BY-PLAY LIVE MAIN CARD COMMENTARY:
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Murilo "Ninja" Rua vs. David Heath
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Derrick Noble vs. Eduardo Pamplona
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Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira vs. Jamal "The Suit" Patterson
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Braulio Estima vs. Rick Hawn
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Luiz Azeredo vs. Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett
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Marius "Serious" Stapel vs. Zac George
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Roger Carroll vs. Paulo Souza
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