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Sean Sherk

"The Muscle Shark"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 52The Academy MNUFC
36
Wins
4
Losses
1
Draws
58%
Finish Rate
10
KO / TKO
11
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Sean Keith Sherk is an American retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion. Sherk competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was one of the first combatants to have been a championship competitor in multiple weight divisions (having also competed for the UFC Welterweight Championship). He was the second UFC Lightweight Champion in the organization's history after Jens Pulver vacated his title five years earlier. Sherk also spent time competing in the Japan-based organizations, PRIDE Fighting Championships and Pancrase; going undefeated in both promotions. He holds one of the longest undefeated streaks in mixed martial arts history, with only four career losses, all to fellow-UFC Champions.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy35%
Takedown accuracy47%

2.17

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.71

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

4.09

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.37

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Feb. 23, 2001Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO10
Decision7
Submission11

Finish Rate

58%
21 of 36
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts41 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesEvan DunhamH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 119Sep 25, 2010
LossUnited StatesFrankie EdgarH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 98May 23, 2009
WinUnited StatesTyson GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 90Oct 25, 2008
LossUnited StatesB.J. PennH2HTKO (knee and punches)R3UFC 84May 24, 2008
WinBrazilHermes FrançaH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 73Jul 7, 2007
WinUnited StatesKenny FlorianH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 64Oct 14, 2006
WinUnited StatesNick DiazH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 59Apr 15, 2006
LossCanadaGeorges St-PierreH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R2UFC 56Nov 19, 2005
WinUnited StatesJoel BlantonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1BP: Pride and GlorySep 17, 2005
WinUnited StatesLee KingH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Extreme Challenge 60Nov 12, 2004
WinUnited StatesBrodie FarberH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1SF 6: Battleground in RenoSep 23, 2004
WinUSADarin BrudiganH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Cage Fighting Xtreme 2Sep 4, 2004
WinUnited StatesGerald StrebendtH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme Challenge 58Jun 11, 2004
WinUnited StatesEric HeinzH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Pride and FuryJun 3, 2004
WinUnited StatesJake ShortH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1ICC: Trials 2Apr 30, 2004
WinUnited StatesKaleo PadillaH2HSubmission (neck crank)R2You Think You're ToughApr 17, 2004
WinJapanRyuki UeyamaH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Pride Bushido 2Feb 15, 2004
WinUnited StatesCharles DiazH2HSubmission (keylock)R2EP: XXXtreme ImpactDec 28, 2003
WinUnited StatesMark LongH2HTKO (submission to punches)R1Extreme CombatDec 12, 2003
WinJohn AlexanderH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme CombatAug 2, 2003
LossUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 42Apr 25, 2003
WinJohn AlexanderH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Extreme Combat 2Dec 7, 2002
WinUnited StatesBenji RadachH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1UFC 39Sep 27, 2002
WinJapanJutaro NakaoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 36Mar 22, 2002
WinClaudionor FontinelleSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UCC 6: RedemptionOct 19, 2001
DrawJapanKiuma KuniokuH2HDrawR3Pancrase - 2001 Neo-Blood Tournament Second RoundJul 29, 2001
WinCanadaCurtis BrighamH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R3UW: St. PaulJul 15, 2001
WinUnited StatesJason PurcellH2HTKO (punches)R1UW: Ultimate Fight MinnesotaJun 2, 2001
WinUnited StatesMarty ArmendarezH2HTKO (punches)R3KOTC 8 - Bombs AwayApr 29, 2001
WinUnited StatesManny GamburyanH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Reality Submission Fighting 3Mar 30, 2001
WinUnited StatesTiki GhosnH2HTKO (shoulder injury)R2UFC 30Feb 23, 2001
WinUnited StatesKaro ParisyanH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R1Reality Submission Fighting 2Jan 5, 2001
WinUnited StatesKen ParhamH2HDecision (unanimous)R2Submission Fighting ChampionshipsNov 3, 2000
WinUnited StatesKaro ParisyanH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Reality Submission Fighting 1Oct 10, 2000
WinUnited StatesSteve GommH2HDecision (split)R1Extreme Challenge 28Oct 9, 1999
WinUnited StatesScott BillsH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Extreme Challenge 28Oct 9, 1999
WinUnited StatesKurtis JensenH2HTKO (punches)R1Extreme Challenge: TrialsOct 4, 1999
WinJohnnie HollandH2HSubmission (keylock)R2Ultimate WrestlingAug 13, 1999
WinUnited StatesJoe PaunH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Midwest MMA Championship 1Jul 11, 1999
WinDean KuglerH2HDecision (unanimous)R1Midwest MMA Championship 1Jul 11, 1999
WinRoscoe OstynH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Dangerzone: MahnomenJun 19, 1999

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.