Brazilian jiu-jitsu ace Braulio Estima (0-0), the 2009 Abu Dhabi Combat
Club 88-kilogram and Absolute division champion, is likely to make his
mixed martial arts debut at Shine Fights III against Judo practitioner
Rick Hawn (3-0).
The news was first reported Friday by the Boston Herald and
subsequently confirmed by MMAjunkie.com with
sources close to the fight.
The as-yet-unannounced card is expected to take place in mid-May and
air on pay-per-view. A match-up between UFC veteran Din Thomas and
former boxing champion Ricardo Mayorga is expected to headline the card.