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 63%37% Benji Radach

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

36-4-1
Record
21-7-0 (1 NC)
1765
Power Index rating
1675
1
Win Streak
0
53
Age
47
5'6"
168 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
67"
170 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
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 Cop · Sep 25, 2010
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    Frankie Edgar
    UFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA · May 23, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Tyson Griffin
    UFC 90: Silva vs Cote · Oct 25, 2008
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    BJ Penn
    UFC 84: ILL WILL · May 24, 2008
    TKO · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    Hermes Franca
    UFC 73: STACKED · Jul 7, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Benji Radach · 1-4
  • L
    Ben Reiter
    Bellator 137 · May 15, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · Middleweight
  • L
    Ovince Saint Preux
    Strikeforce · Dec 4, 2010
    Unanimous Decision · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Scott Smith
    Strikeforce · Apr 11, 2009
    TKO · R3 · 3:24 · Middleweight
  • W
    Murilo Rua
    EliteXC: Heat · Oct 4, 2008
    TKO · R2 · 2:31 · Middleweight
  • L
    Matt Horwich
    IFL 19: World Grand Prix Finals · Dec 29, 2007
    TKO · R2 · 1:58 · Middleweight

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%