Elite XC Heat began its night with a huge letdown. Ken Shamrock, who was scheduled to fight Internet sensation Kimbo Slice in the main event, was not granted medical clearance to fight. Shamrock suffered a cut below his eyebrow going through drills earlier in the day that required stitches. Millions of fans would be disappointed right away as the fight most tuned in to see was not going to happen.
Kimbo would still be the main event, just not against Ken Shamrock. Former Ultimate Fighter 2 semi-finalist, Seth Petruzzelli would be penciled in as Slice’s opponent and get the beating or opportunity of a lifetime.
The only thing enjoyable about this news was listening to Ken’s brother Frank say, “What is he doing getting cut this close to the fight, disappointing to the Shamrock family, and putting our legacy in jeopardy.” Harsh, but true, words from Frank Shamrock. These two should just fight already.
Murilo “Ninja” Rua Vs. Benji “The Razor”Radach
It was announced that these two were, most likely, fighting for a #1 contender spot at Robbie Lawler’s middleweight title. The two are both former champions in their respective organizations and want the chance to reclaim gold.
The fight starts out with Radach landing a left hook and right uppercut that stun Rua. It looked to be over early as Benji was picking his opponent apart. “Ninja” persevered and both fighters landed shots that stunned each other.
They both go to the ground as Rua tries for heel hooks and other submissions to no avail. The round ends after the anticipation of a potential 1st round stoppage.
Round 2
Round 2 begins with Rua looking to be the aggressor as he lands some solid knees to the midsection. “Ninja” goes for a knee against the cage ands slips. Once on the ground, Radach delivers an overhand right from the top that makes Rua’s head bounce of the canvas. A few more punches and he is out cold as the ref jumps in.
Murilo stayed down for a while before eventually getting up to the seat to be checked out by the doctor. Radach’s standup is impressive.
Winner: Benji Radach, 2nd Rd KO
Gina Carano Vs. Kelly Kobold
The women’s face of MMA was looking gorgeous as always. Kobold claimed she “wanted to break something beautiful.”
Round 1
Gina picks her apart with punches as Kobold tries to hold Carano against the cage looking for a takedown. Punches are coming at Kobold from every angle as she kept ducking her head, trying to tie up with Carano. Towards the end of the 1st, Gina landed a punch that split Kelly open and blood was dripping onto the canvas as the round ended.
Round 2
More of the same. Kobold ties Carano up against the cage for most of the round. When Gina got free, Kelly got hit. When in the clinch Kelly ate some knees. Kobold actually did score a takedown with 15 seconds left in the round but didn’t have time to do any damage.
Round 3
The exact same. Towards the end Gina secures a standing rear naked choke that almost submits Kobold. Once the hold is broken, Gina unleashes a barage of strikes to end the round. As the final seconds wane down, Carano lands three consecutive kicks to end the contest in impression fashion.
Winner: Gina Carano, Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
After the fight, they spoke with Gina about a match-up with Cris Cyborg who won earlier tonight. The seeds seem to be planted for this feminine war which may be the next contest for both undefeated fighters.
Andrei “The Pitbull” Arlovski Vs. Roy “Big Country” Nelson
The only thing big about Roy Nelson is his gut. It’s huge!
Round 1
A few shots thrown by Arlovski led to Nelson pressing up against the cage and eventually the two fall to the ground with Roy ending up on top. Nelson just lays his snobbish frame against Andrei attempting Kimura’s and holding position until Andrei gets back up.
A very boring round, nothing exciting here. Oh, Nelson’s gut is enormous. I was waiting for Kuato to come out of it like the movie Total Recall and yell out, “Quaid, open your mind.”
In between rounds they teased a Tito Ortiz signing for Elite XC. It would be big news and definitely good for the fans. I hope they get this one done.
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