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Feed SubscriptionIndependent MMA Link Club: TUF 16 judging, Adam Kayoom, BAMMA 11, UFC 154, Din Thomas, Kevin Randleman
Welcome to this week's collection of top stories from some of MMA's leading independent news sources. Read More »
Fisttacuff Radio Show 163: Din Thomas, Eddie Bravo, Steve Swanson, Eric Del Fierro
Tune into Fisttacuff Radio tonight for Episode 163 as we talk to guests Din Thomas, Eddie Bravo, Steve Swanson and Eric Del Fierro at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT. Read More »
Olympic style drug testing coming to Grappling and Pankration
Floyd Mayweather and Josh Koscheck have both publicly asked for Olympic style drug testing in combat sports. Now, FILA has instituted the system for Grappling and Pankration. Read More »
Virginia athletic commission fires back at Shine
The Virginia state athletic commission claims the state denied a license to Shine Fights for its lightweight grand prix because the promotion did not provide evidence of a surety bond and other necessary documents. Read More »
Don King posted $1 million for judge to block Mayorga fight
From SunSentinel.com: In a harried fight to keep one of his fighters from competing in an event put on by a rival promoter, Don King posted a $1 million bond in cash in Broward Court Saturday. The bond was to secure ... Read More »
Reason for “Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide” cancellation explained
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Although infamous boxing promoter Don King knocked out the Shine Fights “Worlds Collide” main event between Ricardo Mayorga and Din Thomas this past weekend, it was actually the organization’s own fault which ultimately caused the show to ... Read More »
Breaking News: “Shine Fights 3 – Worlds Collide” cancelled
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – “Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide” has been stopped by the North Carolina State Athletic Commission. The event, which was to feature the MMA debut of professional boxer Ricardo Mayorga, started running into problems last week when Don ... Read More »
“Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide” weigh-in results, card update, legal news, and photos
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – The fighter weigh-ins for “Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide” took place Friday at the Big Apple Restaurant & Sports Pub in Fayetteville, N.C. The event is due to take place tonight at Crown Coliseum and will air ... Read More »
No shortage of predictions for May 15 “Worlds Collide” showdown between Mayorga and Thomas
Bout to be distributed live on PPV with a suggested retail price of $29.95 NEW YORK, NY (May 10, 2010) - Will the boxer land the punch that dismantles the MMA fighter? Or will the MMA fighter force the boxer ... Read More »
Ricardo Mayorga arrives in Fayetteville for May 15th “Worlds Collide” showdown
Shine Fights CEO Dismisses Don King “Trickerations” NEW YORK, NY (May 12, 2010) - Ricardo Mayorga, Shine Fights, and the city of Fayetteville are eagerly awaiting Saturday’s MMA showdown between Ricardo Mayorga and Din Thomas at the Crown Coliseum. “Worlds ... Read More »
Emmy-Award winning sportscaster Bruce Beck and former boxing world champion Bobby Czyz to serve as broadcast team for “Mayorga vs. Thomas”
SHOWTIME Championship Boxing’s Karyn Bryant joins broadcast as a correspondent NEW YORK, NY (May 11, 2010) – Not only will MMA fans see a great evening of mixed martial arts competition on May 15TH, but they will also hear expert ... Read More »
A day in the life of an MMA matchmaker: ProMMAnow.com talks to Shine Fights’ Ron Foster
When Shine Fights matchmaker Ron Foster sat down and penciled in MMA veteran Din Thomas to face the former three-time world champion boxer Ricardo Mayorga as the main event for “Shine Fights 3: Worlds Collide,” he probably never expected the fireworks that would occur ... Read More »
Shine Fights issues response to Don King’s cease and desist
It was reported earlier today that legendary boxing promoter Don King, after becoming aware of Ricardo Mayorga’s intention to fight Din Thomas in an MMA bout with Shine Fights on May 15, issued a cease and desist order to the ... Read More »
Shine Fights announces bout between MMA warriors Luciano Azevedo and Zac George
In addition, Charles Bennett will replace injured Junior Assuncao Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced an exciting undercard matchup to the already stacked “WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS” pay-per-view fight card, as PRIDE veteran Luciano Azevedo ... Read More »
Lightweights Junior Assuncao and Luiz Azeredo meet at “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas”
Miami, FL (USA): A bout between two of the most experienced lightweights on the Shine roster was finalized today, as UFC veteran Junior Assuncao (10-4 MMA, 1-0 Shine) will take on former PRIDE mainstay Luiz “The Joker” Azeredo (12-8 MMA, ... Read More »
The fight before the fight – Ricardo Mayorga takes shot at Din Thomas at Shine Fights press conference *VIDEO*
Sparks flew at yesterday’s press conference to announce “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas” the May 15th MMA fight card that will serve as Ricardo Mayorga’s introduction to the sport. The former boxing world champion and his opponent, Din Thomas, began taunting ... Read More »
Shine Fights update: Canadian MMA veteran Travis Galbraith replaces “Niko” Vitale to take on “Ninja” Rua May 15
Bout will take place at “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas” New York, NY April, 12, 2010 (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced the official signing of the penultimate bout for its upcoming “WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS” pay-per-view ... Read More »
Mayorga madness invades MMA in “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs Thomas”
RICARDO MAYORGA IN MMA DEBUT AGAINST TOUGH, TOP RANKED MMA CONTENDER DIN THOMAS ON PAY PER VIEW, SATURDAY. MAY 15, 2010 AT THE CROWN COLISEUM IN FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA New York, N. Y. – February 24, 2010 – ‘The craziest ... Read More »
Shine Fights announces bout between Nick Thompson and Eduardo Pamplona
Fight Will Take Place at “Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas” Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fights is excited to announce the official signing of a bout between former Bodog Welterweight Champion Nick “The Goat” Thompson (38-12-1) and Brazilian veteran Eduardo Pamplona ... Read More »
“Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas” set for May 15 pay-per-view
RICARDO MAYORGA IN MMA DEBUT AGAINST TOUGH, TOP RANKED MMA CONTENDER DIN THOMAS ON PAY PER VIEW, SATURDAY. MAY 15, 2010 AT THE CROWN COLISEUM IN FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA New York, N. Y. – February 24, 2010 – ‘The craziest ... Read More »
Din Thomas ready to teach Mayorga respect – Pro MMA Now exclusive interview
Former professional boxer-turned-mixed martial arts fighter, Ricardo Mayorga is expected to face nine-time UFC veteran Din “Dinyero” Thomas (25-8) at Shine Fights III, tentatively set for sometime in April. Ever since Thomas signed with Shine Fight Promotions back in December, he ... Read More »