BJ Penn vs. Matt Serra

Main Card | Tournament Semi-Finals | 155 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Sep 27, 2002
W
Penn defeats Serra
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
"The Prodigy"
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Terror"

Fighter Comparison

4-1-0

Climbed to 5-1
Pro
Record
6-1-0

Fell to 6-2

United States
Nation

United States
Hilo
Hawaii
Fights out of
East Meadow
New York
23
+9 mos, 2 wks
Age at Fight 28
+3 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
154.0 lbs
(69.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
154.0 lbs
(69.9 kgs)
5'9"
(176cm)
Height
5'6"
(168cm)
70.0"
(178cm)
Reach
68.0"
(173cm)
Jackson Wink MMA Gym Serra Jiu-Jitsu

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 39

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 39: The Warriors Return
  • Date: Friday 09.27.2002
  • Referee: John McCarthy
  • Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 6 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Jeff Osborne
  • Broadcast:
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Ryan Bennett
  • Penn Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Serra Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: UFC Lightweight
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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