UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship 39 - The Warriors Return [2003]

The UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship 39 - The Warriors Return DVD is a must-have for martial arts and fight-sports enthusiasts. This epic event, held in 2003, showcased a thrilling lineup of matchups featuring some of the most skilled and determined fighters of their time. It's a visual feast, packed with high-octane action, unforgettable moments, and the raw, unbridled emotion that only combat sports can deliver.

From the outset, UFC 39 set the bar high with its opening bout between pay-per-view newcomers Chris Leben and Thales Leites. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt stunned the audience with a stunning rear-naked choke submission in the opening round. Meanwhile, U.S. Army veteran Chris Leben displayed his own talent, delivering his own submission victory to send the first night off on a high note.

The main card saw the middleweight title fight between Tito Ortiz and Gabriel Gonzaga, with the latter successfully defending his belt with a first-round finish. The evening also featured some top-tier matchups, including a competitive back-and-forth welterweight battle between Matt Hughes and Maurício Rua, and a dramatic finish in the final fight of the evening, with Chris Lytle defeating Chuck Liddell in a thrilling commotion to open up the new welterweight division.

UFC 39 was a landmark event for the UFC, marking the first time the organization promoted a card to a record-breaking 130 countries live via satellite, ensuring a global audience would witness the intense, high-stakes combat. The Warriors Return remains a must-own release for those seeking a definitive look at the sport's golden age.