UFC 27: Pedro Rizzo Stops Dan Severn With Devastating Kicks
UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz took place on September 22, 2000, at Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was headlined by heavyweight contender Pedro Rizzo against Dan Severn. Eight bouts were held under the rules in effect at the time; there was no Frank Shamrock–Bas Rutten title rematch, Tank Abbott–Marco Ruas superfight, or middleweight tournament.
Rizzo stops Severn in the main event
Rizzo ended the heavyweight main event with leg kicks, earning a TKO at 1:33 of round one. Maurice Smith edged Bobby Hoffman by split decision over three rounds. The card also featured a draw between Brad Gumm and CJ Fernandes.
Official results
- Pedro Rizzo def. Dan Severn — KO/TKO (leg kicks), round 1, 1:33.
- Maurice Smith def. Bobby Hoffman — split decision, round 3.
- Ian Freeman def. Tedd Williams — unanimous decision, round 3.
- Jeremy Horn def. Eugene Jackson — submission (armbar), round 1, 4:32.
- Yuki Kondo def. Alexandre Dantas — KO/TKO, round 3, 2:28.
- Fabiano Iha def. Laverne Clark — submission, round 1, 1:10.
- Jeff Monson def. Tim Lajcik — unanimous decision, round 2.
- Brad Gumm and CJ Fernandes fought to a unanimous decision draw, round 2.
Rizzo’s quick finish set the tone for a card whose results included a mix of stoppages, decisions, and a draw. The main event was a heavyweight contest, but it was not a championship bout; the event record lists no title fight. That detail helps distinguish UFC 27 from nearby numbered events that did include belts. The New Orleans card also featured veteran competitors, making it a snapshot of the roster and rules in use in 2000. official UFC 27 event record.
The result was a quick technical knockout rather than a decision or submission, and it closed the event’s featured heavyweight matchup. Severn was a former tournament champion, but he did not fight for a belt at UFC 27. The card’s other bouts included a split decision and a draw, illustrating the variety of results on the New Orleans program. The official UFC record is the best reference for the event date, venue, and verified bout outcomes. official UFC 27 record.
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