Shine III 5/15 - Din Thomas/Ricardo Mayorga

[Chivo]

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http://shinefights.com/events_shine3.htm

Live PPV starts at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT
Crown Coliseum
Fayetteville, North Carolina

:cool:

MAIN CARD

Ricardo Mayorga vs. Din Thomas
David Heath vs. Murilo "Ninja" Rua
Luiz Azeredo vs. Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett
Alexandre "Cacareco" Ferreira vs. Jamal "The Suit" Patterson
Braulio Estima vs. Rick Hawn
Eduardo Pamplona vs. Derrick Noble
Zac George vs. Mario Stapel


PRELIMINARY CARD (un-aired)

Roger "The Leperchaun" Carroll vs. Paulo Souza

[brainuse]

Anyone want to put up odds of this fight actually happening?

Also, nice card for Shine.

[Rumbin]

Yeah, Id love a vbookie for No

[Chivo]

Niko/Ninja is no longer happening. Instead Ninja is facing Travis Galbraith.

Also added to the card

Braulio Estima/Rick Hawn
Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira/Jamal “The Suit” Patterson

[brainuse]

Niko/Ninja is no longer happening. Instead Ninja is facing Travis Galbraith.

Also added to the card

Braulio Estima/Rick Hawn
Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira/Jamal “The Suit” Patterson
Thanks Chivo. Any word on what happened to Vitale?

[dragomort]

Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira/Jamal “The Suit” Patterson

Nice

[Chivo]

Thanks Chivo. Any word on what happened to Vitale?

Not that I found yet.

[Chivo]

Actually Niko is out due to injury(no details) according to junkie.

http://mmajunkie.com/news/18679/travis-galbraith-replaces-injured-falaniko-vitale-meets-ninja-rua-on-shine-fights-iii-ppv.mma

[Bert McGirt]

Thank God for making people like Ricardo Mayorga. I needed a good early morning laugh.
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[Bird]

Mayorga actually lit his cig for this one, Din can't talk shit he's too laid back.

[brainuse]

Got to say, I've never been a Mayorga fan, but the cigarette schtick is gold. Unless he gasses hard after three minutes, or Din develops a submission that involves feeding Mayorga his own cig, and then it's irony gold.

[Bird]

1. Insult your mother and the methods she used in giving birth to you.
2. Explain how proficient you are at sexually pleasing his girlfriend.
3. Declare that you are going to make HIM your girlfriend.
4. Remind people they should beat the traffic to the event.

they don't make heels like that anymore.

[Tauvington]

Mayorga is a fucking twat. Nothing that imbecile does is amusing. I can't wait for him to get tooled and humiliated.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Mayorga is a fucking twat. Nothing that imbecile does is amusing. I can't wait for him to get tooled and humiliated.

Mayorga is fucking awesome. But Din Thomas is more awesome. He is going to beat the shit out of Mayorga. And it's going to be hilarious. I mean, Mayorga strikes me as the kind of guy who is not even going to train wrestling or jiu-jitsu, and just think he's going to land the one-in-a-million punch. So basically, this is going to be great.

[Bert McGirt]

Mayorga is a fucking twat. Nothing that imbecile does is amusing. I can't wait for him to get tooled and humiliated.

He's like Toney. Even though you see it coming from a mile away you can't help but laugh when it comes.

[Chivo]

Got some tickets, hoping to get closer now. Group of us going and I think they will put on a good show. This will be the first Live event for some of my friends.

[LeiTong]

Cacareco/Patterson is awesome on so many levels. High level submission grappling combined with other-worldly implosion potential from both men. The matchmaker is a genius/insane.

[Sobralinaggi]

Mayorga is a fucking twat. Nothing that imbecile does is amusing. I can't wait for him to get tooled and humiliated.

^^^ This.

[Sobralinaggi]

Mayorga is fucking awesome. But Din Thomas is more awesome. He is going to beat the shit out of Mayorga. And it's going to be hilarious. I mean, Mayorga strikes me as the kind of guy who is not even going to train wrestling or jiu-jitsu, and just think he's going to land the one-in-a-million punch. So basically, this is going to be great.

Mayorga has been training with ATT. LOL.

[Tauvington]

Mayorga is fucking awesome.

No.

But Din Thomas is more awesome. He is going to beat the shit out of Mayorga. And it's going to be hilarious.

Yes.

[Chivo]

Also added:

Junior Assuncao vs. Luiz Azeredo

[Bird]

You are going to this ? Bad ass brah, and to" Sorbalinaggi", it doesnt matter what he trains with them as soon as Din puts him on his back he will be clueless. He can't have that instinct after a few rolls, I think Din will want to stand with him to prove a point but I would love to see him just tool him on the ground.

[Chivo]

You are going to this ? Bad ass brah.

Less then 10 minutes from my house. :cool:

[Bird]

The ground game. He's working on it.
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q257/Pound4PoundCollection/Oscar%20De%20La%20Hoya%20vs%20Ricardo%20Mayorga/action_12-2.jpg

[Rumbin]

Im hoping for a double KO

[Sobralinaggi]

You are going to this ? Bad ass brah, and to" Sorbalinaggi", it doesnt matter what he trains with them as soon as Din puts him on his back he will be clueless. He can't have that instinct after a few rolls, I think Din will want to stand with him to prove a point but I would love to see him just tool him on the ground.

The thing about this fight is....If Din subs him early, it does nothing for Shine, especially because Mayorga signed a three fight deal....If Mayorga KO's Din early that does nothing for the production either....I think they chose Din because he is actually crafty enough to get this fight to go the full three rounds....put on a show and win of course. :)

[Bird]

I agree and I think he knows that, he has to make this a fight in some way or at least make it look like one.

[Chivo]

Another fight added and a change to another.

Azevedo vs. George
Krazy Horse vs. Azeredo



In a release issued today, the promotion announced Luciano Azevedo (16-8) will clash with Team Quest's Zac George (19-3) in a 150-pound catchweight contest. Additionally, Junior Assuncao has withdrawn from a lightweight fight with Luiz Azeredo (12-8) due to an injury.

The always-colorful Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett (22-16) has agreed to fight Azeredo on short notice.

[I, Colossus]

Haha. Remember at that PRIDE press confrence??

KH: "I DONT LIKE THEM FUCKIN BRAZILLIANS"

[Rumbin]

Bet money neither Horse or Azaredo fights

[brainuse]

Solely because I'm terrible with names, no one named Azevedo should be able to fight on a card with someone named Azeredo. If Rogan and Golberg were announcing this, the over under on name mistakes would be 126. Did anybody catch Goldberg's awesome Korean Zombie variations?

Anyone have any personal experience with Krazy Horse?

[36thDisciple]

Fuckin Krazy Horse/Azeredo????

:eek:

[Rumbin]

Ugh

[Rumbin]

Apparently Don King sent a cease and desist to Shine trying to put the kibosh on Mayorga from fighting. LOL

[brainuse]

Is Mayorga under contract with King, and is it for boxing only?

[HogRock]

Goddamnit Don King, don't fuck this up. I want to see mayorga get embarrassed.

[H.I. McDunnough]

Another fight added and a change to another.

Azevedo vs. George
Krazy Horse vs. Azeredo



Actually, Azevedo/George is off now because Luciano could not get a visa in time.

[Chivo]

Actually, Azevedo/George is off now because Luciano could not get a visa in time.

Thanks for update.

As to Don King, here is the other side.

Shine Fights responds to Don King's threat:

Despite demands from Don King Productions to "cease and desist" promoting Ricardo Mayorga, Shine Fights Promotions CEO Devin Price is assuring fight fans that the May 15th MMA event "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS" will go forward "without a doubt." Price also added, "Shine Fights has a valid and exclusive promotional contract with Ricardo Mayorga for mixed martial arts. We are pleased to offer both MMA fans and boxing fans a great night of MMA action on Saturday, May 15th."

"When we announced this fight I said that we think Mayorga’s fans are just that, his fans, and that they will follow him to MMA," said Price. "Our target is to convert many boxing fans into fans of both sports."

[Bird]

Azeredo/Crazy Horse is a sick fight

[Chivo]

Lots of interweb trash talking between MMA and boxing fans over the main event. Good for both sports?

[H]

Lots of interweb trash talking between MMA and boxing fans over the main event. Good for both sports?

mayorga isnt good for any sport.

[Chivo]

mayorga isnt good for any sport.

Seal Clubbing Championship?

[H]

Seal Clubbing Championship?

i think it would have to involve cigarrettes somehow...

[Chivo]

MMA VETERAN AND TV STAR JASON CHAMBERS

TO PROVIDE COMMENTARY AT “WORLDS COLLIDE”





Miami, FL (USA): Shine Fight Promotions (Shine Fights) today announced that MMA veteran and Hollywood star Jason Chambers will be part of the broadcast team for the “WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS. THOMAS” pay-per-view event. The other members of the broadcast team will be announced shortly.



Born in Chicago, IL, Jason “Hollywood” Chambers, as he is known in the MMA world, is a former professional fighter with a record of 18-5. Perhaps best known as the host of the hit History Channel Series “Human Weapon,” Jason traveled the globe to explore the history and techniques of various martial arts as part of the show. A diverse artist in every sense of the word, Jason is a certified Jeet Kune Do Concepts Instructor, and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Jason’s career, though, has often blurred the lines between cage and stage. Jason has been involved in the entertainment field since 2002, when he began to study the craft of acting in Chicago at “Act One” studios, and improvisation at the world famous “Second City.” Chambers solidified his decision to pursue the entertainment field in 2003 by moving to New York to further study his craft, while continuing his BJJ training at Renzo Gracie’s academy. He quickly landed appearances in established television series such as “Guiding Light,” “All My Children,” “Can You Tell?” and most frequently on “As the World Turns.” Jason has done numerous commercials and has also been a guest star on “Days of Our Lives,” “The Middleman,” and “CSI NY.” In addition to acting, Jason can be seen on G4’s “Attack of the Show,” where he gives his insights on upcoming MMA fights in their “MMA Chokehold” segment, and in FIGHT! Magazine, where he is a regular contributor. Jason continues to train in BJJ and MMA in his free time. His unique combination of in-the-cage and on-the-air experience will bring great insight to Shine Fight fans worldwide.



Regarding “Worlds Collide,” Chambers had this to say: “Growth is needed to sustain life. I believe the same is true for the sport of MMA. Thanks to the growth of MMA, we now have a plethora of talented fighters who want to make their mark. Shine Fights has stepped up to the plate with a team of people who come from this sport and genuinely care about the fighters. Our matchmaker, Ron Foster, has done an amazing job of balancing our talent pool with seasoned vets and future stars. Shine has created a win-win scenario for the fighters and fans.”



“Worlds Collide” is the perfect tag for this matchup,” said Chambers in relation to the main event. “Ricardo Mayorga is one of the most entertaining fighters to ever hit the boxing circuit. His hot-headed style coupled with his heavy hands propelled him to hold the WBC Championship belt. One solid Mayorga punch, and it could easily be lights out. On the other side of the fence lurks Din Thomas, who is riding a three-fight win streak. Din knows that in a fight, anything can and often will happen. I think Din feels disrespected by Mayorga’s actions, and will be looking to make a statement on May 15th.



Chambers’ Shine Fights commentary debut will take place on a fight card that will feature a 160-pound catchweight main event between former boxing champion Ricardo Mayorga and MMA veteran Din Thomas. The co-main event will showcase a 185 lb. bout between former EliteXC Middleweight Champion Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Canadian warrior Travis “The Gladiator” Galbraith. Also showcased will be a welterweight contest between MMA veteran Nick “The Goat” Thompson and Brazilian star Eduardo Pamplona. In addition, a surefire ground war is set to take place at 175 pounds between 2009 ADCC Absolute Champion Braulio Estima and former Olympic Judo competitor Rick Hawn. Also, a 205-pound grappler’s dream will also take place between Brazilian star Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira and IFL veteran and BJJ black belt Jamal “The Suit” Patterson, and a simmering slugfest between PRIDE veterans Charles “Kid Khaos” Bennett and Brazilian star Luiz Azeredo will round out the PPV-broadcast main card.

I am getting pretty pumped for this show. And I don't care what Bennett says, he is Krazy Horse forever.

[Chivo]

EMMY-AWARD WINNING SPORTSCASTER BRUCE BECK AND FORMER BOXING WORLD CHAMPION BOBBY CZYZ

TO SERVE AS BROADCAST TEAM FOR "WORLDS COLLIDE: MAYORGA VS THOMAS" ON MAY 15

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 commentary from the broadcast team brought on-board to announce the event. Shine Fights Promotion CEO Devin Price today announced that 2006 New York Emmy Award Winner for Outstanding Sports Anchor Bruce Beck and three-time world champion Bobby Czyz have joined MMA star Jason Chambers to form the broadcast team for the May 15th PPV broadcast of "Worlds Collide: Mayorga vs. Thomas." In addition, Karyn Bryant will serve as a correspondent for the broadcast. Bryant's lengthy television experience includes assignments with SHOWTIME's Championship Boxing series, CBS' "The Early Show" (Guest Anchor), CNN's "77th Academy Awards Red Carpet" program (Host), and TNT's "Super Bowl 98" (Host/Reporter).



Beck is a household name among sports fans, having hosted an array of sports programs and covered a multitude of major sporting events. He is in his thirteenth year with News 4 New York, and is the station's lead sports anchor. In 2006 he received the New York Emmy for Outstanding Sports Anchor, and for three consecutive years (2007-2009) he was selected as New York State Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Among the sports programs he has hosted are Mike'd Up, News 4 New York's Sunday Night Sports Show, the Toyota Giants Report with Coach Tom Coughlin, and The Rutgers Report with Coach Greg Schiano. The list of sporting events he has covered for News 4 New York reads like a grocery list of the world's premier competitions: Super Bowl's XLII and XLIII, the World Series, the NBA Finals, the Stanley Cup Finals, the U.S. Open Tennis Championship, the U.S. Open Golf Championship, the NCAA Final Four, the Kentucky Derby and the 2002, 2004, 2006 and 2008 Olympic Games. Beck also served as the blow-by-blow announcer for numerous UFC events, including UFC 4 thru UFC 15.



"I am looking forward to calling the action on this exciting presentation by Shine Fights," said Beck. "And I can't wait to see Ricardo Mayorga. This warrior has battled the likes of Shane Mosley, Oscar De La Hoya and Felix Trinidad in a boxing ring. Now he makes the transition to MMA in 'Worlds Collide.' Does he have the goods? We'll find out soon enough!"



Czyz compiled a record of 44-8 (28 Kos) and won three world championships during his successful 18-year boxing career. A member of the "International High IQ Society" (Mensa) Czyz was also ranked in the top 10 in six different weight classes. Among the boxers he fought were Evander Holyfield, Prince Charles Williams, Donnie Lalonde, Virgil Hill, and Dennis Andries. Since retiring from boxing, Czyz has built a successful career as a broadcaster, most notably as a commentator for SHOWTIME's "Championship Boxing" series.



"Ricardo Mayorga was an 'ANIMAL' in the boxing world and claims to have some grappling skills," said Czyz. "We know that Din Thomas can grapple, so this may come down TO WHO LANDS WELL FIRST and WHO HAS THE BEST CHIN! I think this has to be an exciting fight based on the styles and tenacity of these two fighters!"



"We are very proud to announce this dynamic and well-rounded broadcast team," said executive producer Brian Ricco. "'Worlds Collide' is a very unique event and we have assembled a diversified team of talented announcers, with both boxing and MMA backgrounds, that will reflect this cutting edge event."

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[Chivo]

How many of you are getting this over Strikeforce? Or what is your plan for that weekend? just curious.

[DCBooks]

How many of you are getting this over Strikeforce? Or what is your plan for that weekend? just curious.


I'll be at Battle of Legends, and tivo ing strikeforce. If I was home I might Tivo SF and watch Shine.

[Chivo]

I'll be at Battle of Legends, and tivo ing strikeforce. If I was home I might Tivo SF and watch Shine.

Oh yeah, I forgot you had one your way too. Very busy weekend for MMA. Got to love it.

:cool:

[Rumbin]

This card sucks and I refuse to believe anyone will watch it besides the people in the building. Ill end up watching it Sunday due to loserdom but there isnt 1 compelling fight on this card, besides the freak main event, which I still refuse to believe will happen.

[Chivo]

This card sucks and I refuse to believe anyone will watch it besides the people in the building. Ill end up watching it Sunday due to loserdom but there isnt 1 compelling fight on this card, besides the freak main event, which I still refuse to believe will happen.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd87/sugarfiend06/boo-man.gif

[DCBooks]

This card sucks and I refuse to believe anyone will watch it besides the people in the building. Ill end up watching it Sunday due to loserdom but there isnt 1 compelling fight on this card, besides the freak main event, which I still refuse to believe will happen.

WTF?

Ninja Rua/Travis Galbraith
Nick "The Goat" Thompson/Eduardo Pamplona
Alexandre “Cacareco” Ferreira/Jamal “The Suit” Patterson
Charles "Krazy Horse" Bennett vs. Luiz Azeredo

Any of those fights would headline a Ring of Fire card.

Yes Strikeforce has a better card, but for a non-UFC card this is good stuff.

[Rumbin]

Cmon, you actually think that Horse/Azeredo fight is gonna happen? Patterson fight should be tight, Travis Galbraith? LOL

Ofcourse I will end up watching but its nothing to be excited about

[Chivo]

I am hoping Ninja brings his LHW Champion brother with him. ;)

[Rumbin]

I can confirm to you that Shogun WILL be in the building.

[fightguy]

Wait a second......this is a PPV?!?!?! Hahahaha

Is it going to be on HDNet the following day or anything? I sure as hell won't be purchasing it

[DCBooks]

Wait a second......this is a PPV?!?!?! Hahahaha

Is it going to be on HDNet the following day or anything? I sure as hell won't be purchasing it

I'd go $24.95.

[Chivo]

I know they are offering 2 for 1 ticket deals right now.

[fightguy]

I know they are offering 2 for 1 ticket deals right now.

They've got a deal, if they cover the flight and hotel accommodations :)

[Chivo]

They've got a deal, if they cover the flight and hotel accommodations :)

Just blow some truckers for the ride and I will put you up for the night. Done deal.

[fightguy]

Just blow some truckers for the ride and I will put you up for the night. Done deal.

COME ON, I GOT THESE CHEESEBURGERS, MAN!!

[Bird]

Anybody want a cheeseburger ???

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii312/MMAPICS/odawgcheeseburger.jpg

[S.R.]

The best part of M2S is when MC Eiht is in the caddy scanning the hood for those mark ass niggaz. I've never seen someone so intune with looking for some fools.

It rivals Ed Nortons backwards two-handed slo-mo dunk in American History X as most unrealistic moment in a movie.

[Bird]

Jim Carey's Cable Guy was a much more accurate depiction of how basketball should look on film, that is not to say Norton's dunk was not epic but I think he covered all the basic fundamentals of the game in that sequence. Eiht is ice cold, he offered that wounded gentleman some assistance only to weaken his condition. I blame the the schools.

[Chivo]

PPV is looking like $29.95 cost.

Also:

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 Collide: MAYORGA VS THOMAS” will be broadcast via PPV on cable and satellite in the United States and Canada. The event will be in High Definition and it will be available in both English and Spanish (where available). The MMA showdown will be distributed live on Pay Per View beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT by MultiVision Media, Inc. on Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT. There is a 30 minute countdown show prior to the live event at 8:30 PM ET/5:30 PM PT. The suggested retail price for the MMA showdown is $29.95.



Among those most excited about Saturday's event is Shine Fights CEO Devin Price, who laughs off Don King's injunction threats to stop the bout. “MMA fans are going to see an electrifying evening of fighting. I have faith in the American justice system, and I believe justice will prevail. When one operates within the rules and regulations, one has nothing to worry about. As far as King goes, it is just his usual smoke-and-mirrors. He shoots his mouth off about an injunction to try and sway the media's perception, and then waits until the last minute to file in hopes of affecting the success of the promotion. I know the difference between MMA and boxing--and so does Don King. The members of the media, and both MMA and boxing fans, can clearly see that Don King is up to his ‘trickerations.’ This is a wonderful and exciting promotion Shine Fights has put together for both MMA and boxing fans, and I look forward to Saturday, May 15th."



Mayorga is a huge MMA fan who has been dreaming of the day when he will "defeat, with pleasure, a top MMA fighter," and he promises that Saturday, May 15th will be that day.



He is also has some choice words for Don King: "Don King cannot stop this fight because I have only signed contracts with Don having to do with my boxing career. This is ridiculous, because Don knows he has not fought me in 18 months and a fighter makes his living and supports his family based on fighting. I love MMA, and this is a wonderful opportunity for me and my family. He does not give me fights and now wants to try to stop me from fighting…that’s a shame. I have not had any other means to make a living other than fighting. No one can live on air alone. I have been fortunate to have enjoyed being a world champion in boxing, and now have a great opportunity in MMA. Aside from my passion for MMA, I support my family…my children, my mother."

[Rumbin]

Tons of new guys in! Ninja is now fighting David Heath and someone is fighting Derrick Noble, who? Who gives a shit thats who

[DCBooks]

Tons of new guys in! Ninja is now fighting David Heath and someone is fighting Derrick Noble, who? Who gives a shit thats who

Well let's hope Derrick does well against TBD.

[Chivo]

I was hoping Jason Palacios would get on this card. Heard there were some money issues that prevented it. :(

Weigh-ins at 5 tonight just up the road from my house. Hopefully I can get a good spot. It is 2 blocks from Ft Bragg so I expect it to be packed.

[Chivo]

And Noble replaced The Goat.

[DCBooks]

SO everything cleared the judge this afternoon?

[Chivo]

SO everything cleared the judge this afternoon?

Either yes, or I will be covering this event in the middle of a riot tomorrow. :eek:

They said the fight is still on as of the weigh ins I just got back from.


Ricardo Mayorga(159) vs. Din Thomas(158)
David Heath(191) vs. Murilo "Ninja" Rua(191)
Luiz Azeredo(152) vs. Charles Bennett(155)
Alexandre Ferreira(204) vs. Jamal Patterson(206)
Braulio Estima(175) vs. Rick Hawn(175)
Eduardo Pamplona(168) vs. Derrick Noble(169)
Zac George(150) vs. Mario Stapel(149)
Roger Carroll(183) vs. Paulo Souza(185)


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Roger Carroll



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/BKChivo/NinjaRua.jpg
Ninja



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/BKChivo/BraulioEstima.jpg
Estima

[Chivo]

And of course a mini fight broke out during the Din/Mayorga face off.

[H]

awesome weights there.

[Bird]

Either yes, or I will be covering this event in the middle of a riot tomorrow. :eek:

They said the fight is still on as of the weigh ins I just got back from.


Ricardo Mayorga(159) vs. Din Thomas(158)
David Heath(191) vs. Murilo "Ninja" Rua(191)
Luiz Azeredo(152) vs. Charles Bennett(155)
Alexandre Ferreira(204) vs. Jamal Patterson(206)
Braulio Estima(175) vs. Rick Hawn(175)
Eduardo Pamplona(168) vs. Derrick Noble(169)
Zac George(150) vs. Mario Stapel(149)
Roger Carroll(183) vs. Paulo Souza(185)


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Roger Carroll



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/BKChivo/NinjaRua.jpg
Ninja



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll310/BKChivo/BraulioEstima.jpg
Estima

Reps

[dragomort]

Very nice. ... and yeah, wtf was up with the weights?

[Chivo]

I just jotted down what they read off. Only one fighter was weighed again after dropping his trunks. Everything else seemed agreed on by the camps.

[DCBooks]

Roger Carroll has fought up here a few times. Fun guy to watch.

[The Kraken]

I can't decide if I want to see Overroid or Mayorga more. I wish they were fighting each other. I miss Pride-style freak matches.

[DCBooks]

What judge postpones a decision until the morning of the event?

Sherpup-
A hearing set to decide on Don King Productions’ motion for injunctive relief against Shine Fight Promotions and boxer Ricardo Mayorga (http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ricardo-Mayorga-64133) has been extended until Saturday at 10:00 a.m. EST, Sherdog.com has learned.

DKP is asking a Broward County, Fla., Court to prevent boxer Ricardo Mayorga’s MMA debut against former UFC lightweight contender Din Thomas (http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Din-Thomas-1301) at Shine Fights 3 “World Collide” Saturday night at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, N.C.

Sports Illustrated’s Josh Gross was the first to report on the postponement, while DKP’s attorney, Alex Brito, told Sherdog.com that Judge Marc Gold will likely rule on the motion by 12:00 p.m. EST, just hours before the start of Shine Fight’s pay-per-view broadcast, of which Mayorga is slated to headline.

DKP claims Mayorga is in breach of its exclusive promotional contract with the boxer and that the MMA promotion has infringed on DKP’s business agreement with Mayorga by trying to promote him in its event. However, Shine Fights CEO Devin Price argues that DKP’s contract with the athlete pertains only to his boxing career, and not his mixed martial arts endeavors.

Brito told Sherdog.com that the hearing lasted five hours on Friday, and was delayed by the absence of Mayorga, who is named in the motion, and his legal representation. Brito said it was later decided that Shine Fights’ attorneys would also represent Mayorga in the hearing.

Opening statements from both sides, as well as a bulk of the plaintiff’s argument were heard on Friday, said Brito. DKP representative Dana Jamison was examined and cross-examined, and the plaintiffs also presented evidence relative to the case. Brito said the plaintiff will finish its argument presentation on Saturday. The court will then hear the defendant’s argument and make a ruling.

[36thDisciple]

Mayorga's dumb ass didn't show for his own hearing? What kinda dumb ass does that, for someone who's crying about trying to make a living, not the brightest of ideas

[Oliver Klosov]

sherdog is dumb as shit. This happened at 10 am EDT, not EST. Why do people refuse to recognize daylight time?

[DCBooks]

sherdog is dumb as shit. This happened at 10 am EDT, not EST. Why do people refuse to recognize daylight time?

Really? Sherdog? Surely you jest.

I can't believe they don't have someone waiting around for the results. This event is in deep do do with out the main event. This could be Affliction all over again only on a smaller scale if Mayorga gets stopped.

[Feniin]

Still no verdict?

[brainuse]

Still no verdict?

Props to Lei Tong for being mark enough to follow twitter. He already posted this at upstanding:
http://twitter.com/SI_JoshGross/status/14049417850

Broward Country Circuit Court Judge Marc C. Gold ruled in favor of Don King Productions, granting injunctive relief at 1:20 p.m. ET.

[FRANKIE]

Still no verdict?

According to Bloody Elbow the injunction was granted (http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/5/15/1473434/don-king-promotions-successful-in). According to Josh Gross, Shine is saying fuck that and going ahead with the fight anyway. According to me, this is a giant clusterfuck.

[Oliver Klosov]

According to Bloody Elbow the injunction was granted (http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/5/15/1473434/don-king-promotions-successful-in). According to Josh Gross, Shine is saying fuck that and going ahead with the fight anyway. According to me, this is a giant clusterfuck.

FRANKIE= credible source

[Rumbin]

HOW SHOCKING

[LeiTong]

Hunt has mentioned that depending on the reasoning used for granting the injunction, this could be a precedent-setting ruling that would further affect MMA, and that's not even getting into the mess that will arise if Shine Fights actually goes through with the bout.

All because people have a MMA v. Boxing fetish. Fucking people.

[Rumbin]

LT your tweets are great totally reminded me about FNF last night

Hows the hangovet?

[Oliver Klosov]

Hunt has mentioned that depending on the reasoning used for granting the injunction, this could be a precedent-setting ruling that would further affect MMA, and that's not even getting into the mess that will arise if Shine Fights actually goes through with the bout.

All because people have a MMA v. Boxing fetish. Fucking people.

Don King has a money fetish.

[Oliver Klosov]

HOW SHOCKING

whatever, homo. you aren't on record anywhere saying this fight wouldn't happen.

[Rumbin]

Klosov should be mod drug tested for to much (man) juice

[LeiTong]

LT your tweets are great totally reminded me about FNF last night

Hows the hangovet?

Not too bad since I stuck to one type of liquor. A bit of early yardwork and some chorizo eased the symptoms.

[Rumbin]

BTW nice to see you back no mo

[DCBooks]

So is this Shine's affliction moment? Is the PPV even happening.

[Rumbin]

If they attempt to do this tonight I expect pure hilarity with arrests and lawsuits

[Oliver Klosov]

Klosov should be mod drug tested for to much (man) juice

i'll leak for you right now.

[Oliver Klosov]

If they attempt to do this tonight I expect pure hilarity with arrests and lawsuits

Orlando Weit will be no where to be found.

[DCBooks]

I don't disagree with the ruling. If Mayorga and Shine are trying to work around an existing contract they're idiots. I think contracts are going to be very specific about combat sports as a whole.

Dana would do the same thing if Anderson Silva announced a boxing match, no surprise.

Total suckage on not seeing the event.

[Bert McGirt]

I don't disagree with the ruling. If Mayorga and Shine are trying to work around an existing contract they're idiots. I think contracts are going to be very specific about combat sports as a whole.

Dana would do the same thing if Anderson Silva announced a boxing match, no surprise.

Total suckage on not seeing the event.

You're breaking my balls Books. Answer your PM's.

[DCBooks]

You're breaking my balls Books. Answer your PM's.

I answered you in the help thread. Those 2 minute AV gifs are too long. When you guys post 10 times in a thread it starts loading funny. Pick something smaller/shorter.

[H]

Yeah, Id love a vbookie for No

did the vbookie guy ever put this up? the day of the event and all this happens. we needed a pool not a vbookie. pick the day it was going to happen. this could have paid off big.

[Chivo]

Well, looks like I will be covering from the midst of a riot then. Good stuff.

But a Shine rep here said 2 hours ago, "The Fights Are Still Going !!! So don't worry everyone we are still doing the PPV fights tonight !!! Mayorga vs Thomas !!!"

[I, Colossus]

YouTube- Mike Tyson - Talking On Don King!

[S.R.]

This sucks. I was really looking forward to this fight. Don King is the worst. God, I hate promoters.

[Charuto]

I don't disagree with the ruling. If Mayorga and Shine are trying to work around an existing contract they're idiots.

Pretty much. Don King may be whatever, but I put this all on Shine.

[Feniin]

did the vbookie guy ever put this up? the day of the event and all this happens. we needed a pool not a vbookie. pick the day it was going to happen. this could have paid off big.
If I was paying attention, I could have put one up last night.

[Rumbin]

This sucks. I was really looking forward to this fight. Don King is the worst. God, I hate promoters.

Umm its not Kings fault its Shines fault, especially if the judge agreed. Shine fucked themselves, and the promotion will be out of business to show for it

[DCBooks]

Pretty much. Don King may be whatever, but I put this all on Shine.

Really, because wouldn't Mayorga be to blame for signing two contracts to fight? Shine should have taken King seriously, but right from the start Mayorga was at fault if he was already under contract.


Shine right now should be negotiating with King for a release and taking it out of Mayorga's cut.

[Chivo]

I don't care either way, I am off to the fights. Later!

[Charuto]

Really, because wouldn't Mayorga be to blame for signing two contracts to fight? Shine should have taken King seriously, but right from the start Mayorga was at fault if he was already under contract.


Shine right now should be negotiating with King for a release and taking it out of Mayorga's cut.

Him too.

[Uru]

This is gonna get fun now. Shine Fights says they will ignore the injunctive relief and move forward with the fight tonight.

Point of clarification from Shine, they are moving forward until they are served the court order. Then it's unclear what will happen.

Sooo...I guess they're still gonna fight? :confused: Crazy.

[Bert McGirt]

I answered you in the help thread. Those 2 minute AV gifs are too long. When you guys post 10 times in a thread it starts loading funny. Pick something smaller/shorter.

That gif isn't that long but I see what you mean.

[Rumbin]

Mayorga is officially out!!!!

NINJA vs HEATH main event of a pay per view.

http://www.bstack.net/Downloads/Pictures/Sigs/epic%20fail%20plane.jpg

RIP Shine Fights

[DAZEDJELLYLEGS]

Don King just PWND this card. He obviously heard Din Thomas sour ass words about boxing dying (misnomer), obviously prompted by him getting his legs turned to jelly from a slap from an over the hill finished boxer, and decided to lay the legal smackdown.

Bummed out it isn't happening. Mayorga could have taken it. Thomas is crap and probably would have tried to stand with him.

[Chivo]

Main fight is off! I hate you homos…

[Anton Chigurh]

Did Don King just single-handedly kill Shine? Oh, the power...

[Anton Chigurh]

Mods, can we get a VBookie on how bad this event is going to tank without a main event? Or maybe a "will Shine survive" VBookie?

[DAZEDJELLYLEGS]

I think it might even be cancelled.

[Rumbin]

The entire event got cancelled!!! hahaahhahahaha

CHIVOWNED

[Feniin]

lol.

[LeiTong]

The most baffling part of this whole thing to me is why people were hyped up for Thomas/Mayorga in the first place.

[fightguy]

I don't care either way, I am off to the fights. Later!

Have fun!!!

[H]

LOL

[Bird]

Don King just PWND this card. He obviously heard Din Thomas sour ass words about boxing dying (misnomer), obviously prompted by him getting his legs turned to jelly from a slap from an over the hill finished boxer, and decided to lay the legal smackdown.

Bummed out it isn't happening. Mayorga could have taken it. Thomas is crap and probably would have tried to stand with him.

Yep, stand with him to prove some kind of point, that's what I posted earlier.

[S.R.]

how true this is, I don't know, but it's funny as fuck nonetheless.

How badly did Don King want to stop Ricardo Mayorga from fighting at “Shine Fights Worlds Collide” against Din Thomas? Enough to post one million dollars for the injunction.

After winning an emergency injunction Saturday afternoon over a rival promoter and one of his fighters that was attempting to participate on Saturday night in a M.M.A. match in Fayetteville, N.C., Don King had one last hurdle to clear: Florida state law required him to post a bond that Broward County Circuit Court Judge Marc H. Gold determined at $1 million. And he had to do it within two hours.

With most businesses that would help him conduct a transaction of this magnitude not operating on a Saturday, King departed the Ft. Lauderdale courthouse and returned prior to the deadline to present the judge with two duffel bags containing $1 million in cash to fulfill his obligation to the court.

“I felt like I was Clint Eastwood in a movie, speeding down the highway with a fistful of dollars,” the 78-year-old King said after successfully posting the bond.

King’s attorneys, Robert Zarco and Alex Brito of the Miami-based law firm Zarco, Einhorn, Salkowski & Brito, argued the case successfully.

“Pursuant to the Judge’s Order issued this afternoon, the M.M.A. promoter in question and Ricardo Mayorga are specifically ordered by the court from proceeding with tonight’s previously announced main event appearance by Mayorga in Fayetteville, North Carolina,” Zarco said.

The M.M.A. promoters would be wise to heed the words spoken by Judge Gold from his bench when told that the event in Fayetteville may go on regardless of his decision.

“If my orders are disobeyed, there will be serious sanctions from this court,” Gold said.

In the end it looks like Shine Fights would have been in more trouble then a civil lawsuit from Don King and his production company, they also could have risked defying the judge and possibly lost their license to fight in Florida as well.

http://urdirt.com/2010/05/15/don-king-posts-1-million-in-two-duffel-bags-to-stop-mayorga-fight/

[Chivo]

Shine promoter, Devin Price, was down in Florida for the hearing and decided not to come up to Fayetteville today after the hearing. And by not being here, as the promoter, he was unable to meet with the AC so the whole show was canceled by the AC. I stood in the hallway talking with Krazy Horse until the crowd cleared out. I was pissed to hear a lot of "fans" blaming it on MMA. And how if this was boxing, the show would have still gone on. Or some such shit.

After we left, I went to watch Ironman 2, so not a total wasted evening.

[DAZEDJELLYLEGS]

how true this is, I don't know, but it's funny as fuck nonetheless.

http://urdirt.com/2010/05/15/don-king-posts-1-million-in-two-duffel-bags-to-stop-mayorga-fight/

Its probably spot on. King is unscrupulous and rich enough to have 1 mil in cash hanging around.

[eMpEr0r]

lol, just lol.

[DCBooks]

I think the blame lands on Mayorga. He signed a contract he couldn't fulfill. Shine shutting down the event sucks.

[DAZEDJELLYLEGS]

Truthfully, it was probably going to be embarrassingly bad anyway. Add to that, MMA possibly dodged another Mercer vs Sylvia bullet. Meh.

[Bird]

All the more reason to watch I think, they can't all be hits.

[BK NEWS]

http://www.bloodyknux.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1303651#post1303651

[Chivo]

I have a hard time jumping on the bash Don King band wagon over this. I have been at shows here that have main events fall through the day of and the rest of the card still goes on. Whether intentional or not, the CEO was not on hand to take care of the issues needed taking care of.

Really sucks as I wanted to see some fights in a ring again. :(

[DCBooks]

Good stuff Chivo. I hadn't heard about the doctor fiasco anywhere else.

[DCBooks]

A couple of big things have come of this fiasco.

First and probably most important, a judge made the decision that all fight sport contracts are the same. Whether you sign for Boxing, MMA, Sambo, or Sumo, you'd better be prepared to either clarify what you'll do for a promoter, and make clear what you will do outside of his promotion. Fedor's Sambo tourneys and UFC fighter's competiing in Abu Dhabi are now at the sole discretion of their contract holders. Based on this ruling, Dana would have a good argument that Lil Nog better not be entering submission wrestling tournaments without written permission.

Secondly, we'll see if Shine can survive this or if they'll fold like Affliction. I certainly don't think the Mayorga fiasco is Shine's fault, but once they got wind of trouble, brushing it off and hoping for the best certainly didn't save their event. Management like that gets what they deserve, sadly fans and fighters get it too.

[Chivo]

Yeah man, it was a cluster inside the arena with no solid info being given that day. The "official word" came from the arena personnel and not the promoters so we had to dig around with calls and emails to get anything.

And we actually got word before the "official word" when Krazy Horse came out to the front saying he wasn't fighting because the event was scrapped. He mingled with some fans and then did a mini press conference.

He also said he was no longer Krazy Horse since everybody made money off of Krazy Horse except him, so he prefers Kid Khaos now. Whatever that means.

kkBfqFD5_P4

[Chivo]

A couple of big things have come of this fiasco.

First and probably most important, a judge made the decision that all fight sport contracts are the same. Whether you sign for Boxing, MMA, Sambo, or Sumo, you'd better be prepared to either clarify what you'll do for a promoter, and make clear what you will do outside of his promotion. Fedor's Sambo tourneys and UFC fighter's competiing in Abu Dhabi are now at the sole discretion of their contract holders. Based on this ruling, Dana would have a good argument that Lil Nog better not be entering submission wrestling tournaments without written permission.



The other side of this is good for us though if this set the future standard. If all combat sports are the same, and boxing is legal in New York and other such areas... :D

[Gabriel]

The most baffling part of this whole thing to me is why people were hyped up for Thomas/Mayorga in the first place.

The thought of one of these two getting embarrased in a hilarious fashion? The best part is that either one would be equally enjoyable.

[Mrs. Chivo]

I Wish you would have sent a text about it being canceled before before we paid 20 dollars for our drinks. Some kind if insider you are, Chivo.

Mad that I still haven't seen fights in person.

Oh yeah, hi!

[H]

hellooooooo Mrs. Chivo *wink wink* :D

[DCBooks]

I Wish you would have sent a text about it being canceled before before we paid 20 dollars for our drinks. Some kind if insider you are, Chivo.

Mad that I still haven't seen fights in person.

Oh yeah, hi!

You really should have come to Baddest Man on the Planet. Chivo not only saw fights, worked his first corner, and escorted his fighter to the ambulance.

Good times...

[Mrs. Chivo]

Hello. You are the one planning on getting him in trouble if he gets back to Arizona aren't you. lol

Well, I won't be on here anywhere near as much as he is. I guess mainly to fluff his ego when needed or something like that. :)

[Mrs. Chivo]

Yeah, he and Tony are talking about another trip. Can't trust the kids to be gone that long or far.

Then he got his other friend Rudy addicted after getting blood on him from the event in Raleigh.

But he did use me to take pictures at the weigh ins this time.

[DCBooks]

Hello. You are the one planning on getting him in trouble if he gets back to Arizona aren't you. lol

Well, I won't be on here anywhere near as much as he is. I guess mainly to fluff his ego when needed or something like that. :)

I have not idea what you're talking about, but I'm pretty sure I'm all for it.

I'm the one in Northern Virginia.

[DCBooks]

Then he got his other friend Rudy addicted after getting blood on him from the event in Raleigh.


My wife never goes to any of these things without bleach wipes.

[H]

shes talking about me, jim. you arent the only person on the board GEEEEEEEEEEEZ.

as for the trouble part, maybe. ok most likely.

[Mrs. Chivo]

I have not idea what you're talking about, but I'm pretty sure I'm all for it.

I'm the one in Northern Virginia.

OK, he told me about this quoting business. That comment was meant for Heckyl. lol Well, got to run for now.

By the way, I love the smileys>>>>

Didn't see them until I used the quote button. :D

[Chivo]

My wife never goes to any of these things without bleach wipes.

I don't think she always believes me when I get back from events. Either blood, glitter, or beer all over me. :confused: Blood was from a fight on our side of the cage, glitter was from walking through the crowd, and the beer was thrown from a fan. True stories.