UFC 39
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| UFC 39: The Warriors Return | ||
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| Details | ||
| Promotion | Ultimate Fighting Championship | |
| Date | September 27, 2002 | |
| Venue | Mohegan Sun Arena | |
| City | Uncasville,Connecticut | |
| Event chronology | ||
| UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall | UFC 39: The Warriors Return | UFC 40: Vendetta |
UFC 39: The Warriors Return was a mixed martial arts held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 27, 2002, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The event was broadcast live on pay per view in the United States, and was the first UFC event to be released on DVD. Headlining the event was a Heavyweight Title bout between Randy Couture and Ricco Rodriguez for the vacant title, which was stripped from Josh Barnett following a positive test for steroids.
[edit] Results
[edit] Preliminary Card
[edit] Welterweight Bout Sean Sherk Vs. Benji Radack
Sean Sherk defeated Benji Radack via a first round Referee Stoppage due to a cut on Radacks forehead (4:16)
[edit] Middleweight Bout Matt Lindland Vs. Ivan Salaverry
Matt Lindland defeated Ivan Salaverry via Unanimous Decision (15.00)
[edit] Main Card
[edit] Middleweight Bout Phil Baroni Vs. Dave Menne
Phil Baroni defeated Dave Menne via a first round Referee Stoppage via punches (0:18)
[edit] Lightweight Bout Caol Uno Vs. Din Thomas
Caol Uno defeated Din Thomas via Unanimous Decision (15.00)
[edit] Lightweight Bout BJ Penn Vs. Matt Serra
BJ Penn defeated Matt Serra via Unanimous Decision (15.00)
[edit] Heavyweight Bout Tim Sylvia vs Wesley "Cabbage" Correira
Tim Sylvia def. Wesley "Cabbage" Correira via a second round Corner Stoppage (Towel Thrown) (1:43)
[edit] Vacant UFC Heavyweight Championship: Ricco Rodriguez Vs. Randy Couture
Ricco Rodriguez defeated Randy Couture via a fifth round verbal submission (3:04). Josh Barnett, the previous title holder, was stripped of the belt after testing positive for anabolic steroids.
