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UFC 42: Sudden Impact

April 24, 2003PAST
American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida

The event marked the UFC’s first promotion in Florida, expanding the company’s regulatory footprint into a major new U.S. market. It was headlined by Matt Hughes vs Sean Sherk for the Welterweight Championship, reinforcing Hughes’…

Fight Rating

Matt Hughes
vs.
Sean Sherk
—/10
(0 ratings)
Robbie Lawler
vs.
Pete Spratt
—/10
(0 ratings)
Romie Aram
vs.
Dave Strasser
—/10
(0 ratings)
Sean Alvarez
vs.
Wesley Correira
—/10
(0 ratings)
Rich Franklin
vs.
Evan Tanner
—/10
(0 ratings)
Duane Ludwig
vs.
Genki Sudo
—/10
(0 ratings)
David Loiseau
vs.
Mark Weir
—/10
(0 ratings)
Richard Crunkilton
vs.
Hermes Franca
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

3KOs
1SUBs
4DECs
50%
Finish Rate (4 of 8 fights)
12:30
Avg Fight Time
Rich Franklin
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
2:40
6,700Sold Out
Attendance

Event Totals

367
Significant Strikes
1:00:21
Control Time
24
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
1:40:00
Fight Time
11
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Welterweight Title Fight
Matt Hughes170.0
vs
Sean Sherk168.0
Welterweight
Pete Spratt170.0
vs
Robbie Lawler170.0
Welterweight
Dave Strasser170.0
vs
Romie Aram170.0

Broadcast Team

Joe Rogan
Commentary
Phil Baroni
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Lisa Dergan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

John McCarthy
5 fights
JA
Jorge Alonso
1 fight
LL
Larry Landless
1 fight
JW
James Warring
1 fight