UFC 34
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports entertainment |
| Founded | November 2, 2001 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Parent | Ultimate Fighting Championship |
UFC 34: High Voltage was a mixed martial arts competition organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship, taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena located in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 2, 2001.
History
The event's lineup included two title fights: Randy Couture successfully defended his Heavyweight Championship against challenger Pedro Rizzo, while Matt Hughes contested the Welterweight Championship held by Carlos Newton.
This card also marked the first appearance of future Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir in the UFC.
During the live broadcast, technical difficulties arose, resulting in commentators frequently being overshadowed by audience and ring sounds. Notably, in the Hughes versus Newton bout, Hughes was overheard notifying his corner that he "was out" prior to securing a TKO victory. This incident lent credence to Newton's assertion that Hughes had briefly lost consciousness, causing Newton’s head to impact the mat.
The event was aired live via pay-per-view across the United States and subsequently made available on home video.
Encyclopedia awards
The October 2011 publication UFC Encyclopedia honored standout fighters from this event:[1]
- Fight of the Night: Matt Lindland vs. Phil Baroni
- Knockout of the Night: Matt Hughes and B.J. Penn
- Submission of the Night: Frank Mir
See also
External links
- ↑ Gerbasi, Thomas (2011). UFC Encyclopedia - The Definitive Guide to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. DK. p. 191.