RFC 11- Revenge of the Warriors 2/23/08 Re-Cap

RFC 11 - Revenge of the Warriors
Real Fighting Championships
February 23, 2008
USF Sun Dome,
Tampa, Fla.

Sport South is showing a series called "Fight Zone" and this card was shown in it's entirety. Jay Adams and Alan Berube were the announcers for the fights.

Welterweight Fight- David Silva (2-0) vs. Zack Barros (0-3)

Both of these guys are BJJ fighters.

R1- Silva struck early and then got a take down. The ref paused the fight to check out the cut on Barros. Silva quickly took Barros' back and made him tap. Dominate performance by Silva but I guess that's what you get when you match an undefeated fighter up against one that has never won.

Winner: David Silva by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 2:21

Welterweight Fight- Corey Swanson (0-0) vs. Joe Robinson (1-0)

Robinson is a Vale Tudo fighter.

R1- Robinson got a quick take down took his back and finished him. Impressive showing for Robinson.

Winner: Joe Robinson by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 1:06

Featherweight Fight- Den Lyn (0-1) vs. Dieulhomme Chera (2-1)

Chera is known as "J Lee". Lyn has tons of tats on his body. J Lee is a Chute Fighter.

R1- Lyn caught J Lee with a wild haymaker as he was getting up after a take down and then the ref stopped the fight. Looked like a questionnable stoppage to me.

Winner: Den Lyn by TKO (Strikes) R1 0:53


Super Heavyweight Fight- Shawn Vaughn (3-0) vs. Miguel Gonzalez (2-0)

Vaughn is a Chute Fighter and Gonzalez a BJJ fighter.

R1- Vaughn is showing some serious plumber crack in this fight and is having trouble keeping his pants up (yes, I just typed those words talking about an MMA fight). This is quite frankly a little bit repulsive. Gonzalez got him down and hit him with some Ground and Pound and Vaughn taped out.

Winner: Miguel Gonzalez by Submission (Punches) R1 1:04

So far we have 4 squashes and then a special appearance and in-ring interview from HULK HOGAN!

Featherweight Fight- James Austin (3-0) vs. James Wynn (1-4)

Austin is a submission fighter and has a victory over J Lee who also fought on this card.

R1- Wynn landed a quick strike and then got a take down. Austin got a heel hook and near tap from the bottom and then took the top position. Wynn attempted an arm bar, triangle and then another arm bar but Austin got out. Austin got full mount and got a triangle for the submission victory. Good fight.

Winner: James Austin by Submission (Triangle) R1 4:20

Featherweight Fight- Ricky Bennett (1-1) vs. Gilbert Burgos (1-0)

Bennett is a submission fighter and Burgos is a BJJ fighter.

R1- Burgos got an early take down, controlled the fight and got a submission with a Rear Naked Choke.

Winner: Gilbert Burgos by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 3:40

RFC Champion Edson Berto (has fought against KJ Noons and Yves Edwards for Elite XC) is back stage and they interview him but he won't be fighting tonight. He's a really fun fighter from what I've seen.

Middleweight Fight- Garreth Joseph (1-0) vs. Danny Babcock (3-1)

Joseph has a win over Zach Barros who fought in the first fight on the show.

R1- Both guys are swinging for the fences early and often. Joseph is connecting with punches and knees and then gets a big KO of Babcock. Good offense by Joseph but neither guy showed any signs of defense. Fun fight.

Winner: Garreth Joseph by KO R1 2:21

Middleweight Fight- Tony Sousa (2-1) vs. Carl Greco (5-3)

Greco is the RFC Middleweight Champion but he won't be defending his title tonight. Sousa trains with American Top Team and is a BJJ Fighter. Greco is a Chute Fighter. Greco had a 1-2 record in Pride and lost to Wanderlei Silva by Decision back in 1999.

R1- Greco controlled early but then Sousa took his back and Greco eventually slipped out. Good first round with Greco controlling and drawing some blood at the end of the round. Greco 10-9.

R2- Greco got him down early in this round and hit some Ground and Pound and got the win.

Winner: Carl Greco by Submission (Strikes) R2 1:06

A lot of mis-matches on the show so it's hard to see who has the ability to become a good fighter but I wouldn't mind seeing David Silva, James Austin and Joe Robinson again.