UFC 42
| Company type | Mixed martial arts event |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mixed martial arts |
| Founded | April 25, 2003 |
| Headquarters | Miami , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Pay-per-view event, DVD |
UFC 42: Sudden Impact was a mixed martial arts event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on April 25, 2003, hosted at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The event was available live via pay-per-view across the United States and was subsequently distributed on DVD.
History
This event represented the UFC's inaugural show in Florida, with the promotion making a return to Miami nearly two decades later at UFC 287. The headline fight showcased a Welterweight championship clash between reigning titleholder Matt Hughes and contender Sean Sherk. Additionally, this card marked the UFC debut of future Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin.
The commentary team was led by Joe Rogan, accompanied by fighter Phil Baroni and expert analyst Eddie Bravo.
Aftermath
A significant rule modification stemmed from the Ludwig versus Sudo bout, where a referee stopped the contest due to a facial cut. The new regulation requires that following such stoppages, the fight must recommence from the exact position where it paused rather than restarting from a standing position.
Encyclopedia awards
The October 2011 publication UFC Encyclopedia honored these fighters:
- Fight of the Night: Matt Hughes vs. Sean Sherk
- Knockout of the Night: David Loiseau