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UFC 42

Sudden Impact

Sat, Apr 5, 2003

UFC 42

Sudden Impact

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Apr 5, 2003

In the Octagon’s first trip to the “Sunshine State”, UFC 42: Sudden Impact saw welterweight champ Matt Hughes facing the undefeated Sean Sherk, Rich “Ace” Franklin debuted, and a dream team commentating crew of Joe Rogan, Phil Baroni, and Eddie Bravo.

Matt Hughes vs. Sean Sherk UFC 42 Fri, Apr 25, 2003 (36:55) Matt Hughes survived the sternest test of his reign as welterweight champion as he outlasted fellow wrestler Sean Sherk via unanimous decision. The compelling five round war saw both men match wits, skill, and strength for 25 minutes.

Pete Spratt vs Robbie Lawler UFC 42 Sat, Apr 5, 2003 (18:08) The co-main event saw a clash between undefeated Miletich Fighting System’s rising star “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler, looking to continue his head-hunting ways, against the explosive 11-6 Pete “The Secret Weapon” Spratt.

Dave Strasser vs. Romie Aram UFC 42 Sat, Apr 5, 2003 (23:47) In their Octagon debuts, Afghanistan-born & California-raised Romie Aram entered the UFC undefeated as a vaunted BJJ player and squared off with the experienced Dave Strasser who earned a 19-3-4 record with his mix of wrestling and kickboxing.

Wesley Correira vs. Sean Alvarez UFC 42 Sat, Apr 5, 2003 (17:01) Heavyweights with diametrically opposite styles collide as hard-headed & heavy-handed Wesley “Cabbage” Correira aimed to brawl with debuting Renzo Gracie product Sean Alvarez, a multiple time gold and silver medal winner in international BJJ tournaments.

Rich Franklin vs. Evan Tanner UFC 42 Fri, Apr 25, 2003 (9:06) Up and comer Rich Franklin finally got his chance at the big time when he made his UFC® debut against Evan Tanner at UFC® 42. 'Ace' made the most of his chance, stunningly stopping Tanner in the first round.

Duane Ludwig vs. Genki Sudo UFC 42 Sat, Apr 5, 2003 (26:24) Following his grappling duel win in his debut, “Neo Samurai” Genki Sudo entered the Octagon to test his stand-up against UFC newcomer and pro kickboxer Duane “Bang” Ludwig who won was crowned the K-1 World MAX USA Champion the year prior.

Hermes Franca vs. Richard Crunkilton UFC 42 Sat, Apr 5, 2003 (25:27) Two unbeaten Brazilian jiu-jitsu aces who both entered the Octagon for the first time as the 6-0 with all wins by finish Hermes Franca stepped into the cage ready to roll with the 9-0 Richard “Cleat” Crunkilton.

David Loiseau vs. Mark Weir UFC 42 Sat, Apr 5, 2003 (9:53) In his Octagon entrance, Canadian stand-up stylist David “The Crow” Loiseau took to the UFC’s cage with an 8-2 pro record to have a striker’s duel with English taekwondo blackbelt Mark “The Wizard” Weir and his 9-2 pro record.