Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Sean Sherk
United StatesSean Sherk
“The Muscle Shark”
36-4-1
RESULT

Sean Sherk def. Benji Radach (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:16
Benji Radach
United StatesBenji Radach
“Razor”
21-7-0 (1 NC)
Friday, September 27, 2002
Mohegan Sun Arena

Sean Sherk defeated Benji Radach by TKO in round 1 (4:16) in the Welterweight bout of UFC 39: The Warriors Return, held Friday, September 27, 2002 at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Fight stats

Sean Sherk
Benji Radach
0
Knockdowns
0
6 of 8
Significant strikes
7 of 18
75%
Sig. strike accuracy
39%
15 of 17
Total strikes
36 of 47
1 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
20%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
3:08
Control time
0:07
Significant strikes by target
6 of 8
Head
6 of 14
0 of 0
Body
1 of 4
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
0 of 1
Distance
4 of 10
0 of 0
Clinch
3 of 8
6 of 7
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
6 of 8
Sig. str.
7 of 18
15 of 17
Total str.
36 of 47
1 of 5
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
3:08
Ctrl
0:07

Frequently asked questions

Who won Sean Sherk vs Benji Radach?

Sean Sherk defeated Benji Radach by TKO in round 1 (4:16) in the Welterweight bout of UFC 39: The Warriors Return, held Friday, September 27, 2002 at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Referee
Larry Landless
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Sean Sherk 55%45% Benji Radach

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

36-4-1
Record
21-7-0 (1 NC)
1569
Elo rating
1532
1
Win Streak
0
52
Age
47
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
—
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.17
SLpM
2.62
35%
Str. Acc.
49%
2.71
SApM
2.31
55%
Str. Def.
51%

Grappling Profile

4.09
TD Avg.
1.06
46%
TD Acc.
41%
56%
TD Def.
71%
0.40
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Sean Sherk · 3-2
  • W
    Evan Dunham
    UFC 119: Mir vs Cro CopSat, Sep 25, 2010
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Frankie Edgar
    UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDASat, May 23, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Tyson Griffin
    UFC 90: Silva vs CoteSat, Oct 25, 2008
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    BJ Penn
    UFC 84: ILL WILLSat, May 24, 2008
    TKO · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Hermes Franca
    UFC 73: STACKEDSat, Jul 7, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Benji Radach · 1-1
  • L
    Sean Sherk
    UFC 39: The Warriors ReturnFri, Sep 27, 2002
    TKO · R1 · 4:16 · Welterweight
  • W
    Nick Serra
    UFC 37.5: As Real As It Gets®Sat, Jun 22, 2002
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 2 fights
34.6
Avg sig. strikes
16.5
4.17
Avg takedowns
0.00
7:16
Avg control time
5:09
92
Career high strikes
26
16
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Sean Sherk
Strike target
Benji Radach
75%
Head
91%
10%
Body
9%
15%
Leg
0%
Sean Sherk
Strike position
Benji Radach
53%
Distance
21%
16%
Clinch
15%
31%
Ground
64%