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UFC 34: High Voltage

November 1, 2001PAST
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

The event was headlined by a heavyweight title rematch, with Randy Couture defeating Pedro Rizzo to reaffirm his place at the top of the division. It is best remembered for Matt Hughes’ slam knockout of Carlos Newton to win the…

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Event Rating
6.50/10
(1 ratings)

Fight Rating

Randy Couture
vs.
Pedro Rizzo
5.76/10
(2 ratings)
Ricco Rodriguez
vs.
Pete Williams
5.00/10
(1 ratings)
Matt Hughes
vs.
Carlos Newton
5.00/10
(1 ratings)
BJ Penn
vs.
Caol Uno
5.00/10
(1 ratings)
Josh Barnett
vs.
Bobby Hoffman
5.00/10
(1 ratings)
Frank Mir
vs.
Roberto Traven
3.00/10
(1 ratings)
Matt Lindland
vs.
Phil Baroni
8.00/10
(2 ratings)
Evan Tanner
vs.
Homer Moore
3.00/10
(1 ratings)

Results Snapshot

5KOs
2SUBs
1DECs
88%
Finish Rate (7 of 8 fights)
10:00
Avg Fight Time
BJ Penn
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
0:11
9,000Sold Out
Attendance
$502,550Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Event Totals

237
Significant Strikes
46:26
Control Time
23
Takedowns
2
Knockdowns
1:20:00
Fight Time
13
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Heavyweight Title Fight
Randy Couture225.0
vs
Pedro Rizzo235.0
Heavyweight
Ricco Rodriguez240.0
vs
Pete Williams230.0
Welterweight - Title Fight
Matt Hughes169.0
vs
Carlos Newton169.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Jeff Osborne
Commentary
Jens Pulver
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Ryan Bennett
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

John McCarthy
4 fights
Mario Yamasaki
1 fight
LL
Larry Landless
2 fights