UFC 27
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | September 22, 2000 |
| Headquarters | New Orleans, Louisiana , United States |
Area served | United States |
UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on September 22, 2000, taking place at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Background
This event represented the fourth occasion that the UFC held a competition in Louisiana and the third time it occurred in New Orleans.
A highlight of the card was the return of UFC icon Dan Severn, who came back after spending more than three years competing independently. He faced heavyweight contender Pedro Rizzo, but despite Severn’s popularity among fans, he was defeated in the opening round due to leg kicks delivered by Rizzo.
Another notable bout featured former UFC Heavyweight Champion Maurice Smith (kickboxer) battling against Bobby Hoffman, the inaugural KOTC Heavyweight Champion. Smith secured victory through a majority decision. The event's lineup consisted of two preliminary matches and six fights on the main card.
In addition, Jackson competed against Jeremy Horn during this event but was submitted with an armbar in the first round.
Encyclopedia awards
In October 2011, the UFC Encyclopedia honored these athletes:
- Knockout of the Night: Yuki Kondo
- Submission of the Night: Fabiano Iha