The oldest mixed martial arts promotion in Tampa, Real Fighting Championships, will host its 21st event, New Blood, with several undefeated MMA fighters facing off at the A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa, July 23.
In the main event of the 10-bout fight card another member of the infamous Berto family, Patrick Cenobole, will take on former Special Forces solider, Gert Kocani. Although both fighters match each other in MMA experience with four pro fights on their records, Cenobole remains undefeated to date while Kocani has suffered one loss against Jesse Taylor at XCF Rumble in Race Town 1 in Feb. 2009.
Cenobole has proven to be a fast finisher and knockout artist with all of his wins coming via (T)KO in round one or two. Kocani, on the other hand, is a very well-rounded fighter who can go the distance in stand-up as well as on the ground.
There is no doubt that Cenobole will try to finish the bout quickly with one of his signature KOs. If Kocani can stay out of Cenobole's line of fire and maybe even force him into a third round or onto the ground he might be able to pull off an upset. Otherwise, it will be lights out for Kocani.
Watch the video interview with Cenobole after the break.
This article appears in Jul 15-21, 2010.