Sean Sherk
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Sean Sherk holds a professional MMA record of 35-4-1. Sean Sherk has won 35 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 14 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Sean Sherk lands 2.22 significant strikes per minute with 35% accuracy and averages 4.01 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: September 25, 2010. Tracked organizations: UFC, PRIDE FC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'6"168 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 67"170 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1973-08-05
- Age
- 53
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- St. Francis, Minnesota, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Minnesota Martial Arts Academy
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Sean Sherk sits in the top 25.
- #1 Longest average fight time, Lightweight18:20
- #1 Most control time in a fight22:18
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight22:18
- #3 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight19:49
- #3 Longest fights, Lightweight25:00
- #3 Most takedowns in a fight, Lightweight16
- #4 Most takedowns in a round, Lightweight8
- #6 Best takedown accuracy, Lightweight53.2%
- #1 Longest average fight time, Lightweight18:20
- #1 Most control time in a fight22:18
- #1 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight22:18
- #2 Most takedowns in a fight, Lightweight16
- #2 Most takedowns in a round, Lightweight8
- #3 Most control time in a fight, Lightweight19:49
- #3 Longest fights, Lightweight25:00
- #3 Best takedown accuracy, Lightweight53.2%
Bonus résumé
Sean Sherk has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ FOTNvs Evan Dunham · UFC 119: Mir vs Cro CopSep 25, 2010
- ★ FOTNvs Tyson Griffin · UFC 90: Silva vs CoteOct 24, 2008
- ★ FOTNvs Kenny Florian · UFC 64: UNSTOPPABLEOct 14, 2006
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 3 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Sean Sherk earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Evan DunhamUFCUFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· Sep 25, 2010· Lightweight· 35-4-1 vs 11-1FOTNSDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 98: EVANS vs MACHIDA· May 23, 2009· Lightweight· 34-4-1 vs 11-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 90: Silva vs Cote· Oct 24, 2008· Lightweight· 34-3-1 vs 12-2FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Lightweight· 33-3-1 vs 13-4-1TKOR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 73: STACKED· Jul 7, 2007· Lightweight· 33-2-1 vs 18-6UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 64: UNSTOPPABLE· Oct 14, 2006· Lightweight· 32-2-1 vs 5-3FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Nick DiazUFCUFC 59: Reality Check· Apr 15, 2006· Welterweight· 31-2-1 vs 11-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 56: Full Force· Nov 19, 2005· Welterweight· 30-2-1 vs 11-1TKOR2 · 2:53
- WINvs Joel BlantonGeorgia Regional· Sep 17, 2005· 30-1-1 vs 6-7SUB
- WINvs Lee KingExtreme Challenge· Nov 12, 2004· 29-1-1 vs 4-7-1SUB
- WINvs Brodie FarberSportFight 6· Sep 23, 2004· Welterweight· 28-1-1 vs 5-2SUBR1 · 0:55
- WINvs Darin BrudiganCage Fighting Xtreme· Sep 4, 2004· 27-1-1 vs 2-1SUB
- WINvs Gerald StrebendtExtreme Challenge· Jun 11, 2004· 26-1-1 vs 8-5TKO
- WINvs Eric HeinzIdaho Regional· Jun 3, 2004· 25-1-1 vs 2-5SUB
- WINvs Jake ShortInternational Cage Combat 4· Apr 30, 2004· Welterweight· 24-1-1 vs 6-4SUBR1 · 1:37
- WINvs Kaleo PadillaSo You Think You're Tough 4· Apr 17, 2004· Welterweight· 23-1-1 vs 1-5SUBR2 · 1:17
- WINvs Ryuki UeyamaPRIDE FCPRIDE: Bushido 2· Feb 15, 2004· Welterweight· 22-1-1 vs 9-8-5UDR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Charles DiazMexico Regional· Dec 28, 2003· 21-1-1 vs 4-5SUB
- WINvs Mark LongMinnesota Regional· Dec 12, 2003· 20-1-1 vs 9-9-1SUB
- WINvs TBAMinnesota Regional· Aug 2, 2003· 19-1-1TKO
- LOSSUFCUFC 42: Sudden Impact· Apr 25, 2003· Welterweight· 18-1-1 vs 34-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs TBAMinnesota Regional· Dec 7, 2002· 18-0-1SUB
- WINvs Benji RadachUFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Welterweight· 17-0-1 vs 6-1TKOR1 · 4:16
- WINvs Jutaro NakaoUFCUFC 36: Worlds Collide· Mar 22, 2002· Welterweight· 16-0-1 vs 12-8-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Claudionor FontenelleTKO Major League MMA· Oct 19, 2001· 15-0-1 vs 5-7-1SUB
- DRAWvs Kiuma KuniokuPancrase 98· Jul 30, 2001· Middleweight· 14-0-1 vs 21-14-7DEC
- WINvs Curtis BrighamMinnesota Regional· Jul 15, 2001· 14-0 vs 4-2TKO
- WINvs Jason PurcellMinnesota Regional· Jun 2, 2001· 13-0 vs 0-3TKO
- WINvs Marty ArmendarezKOTC: Bombs Away· Apr 29, 2001· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 4-1TKOR3 · 2:07
- -vs Brian DunnExtreme Challenge Trials· Apr 20, 2001· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 19-3-4-
- WINIllinois Regional· Mar 30, 2001· 11-0 vs 4-1DEC
- WINvs Tiki GhosnUFCUFC 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk· Feb 23, 2001· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 3-3SUBR2 · 4:47
- WINIllinois Regional· Jan 5, 2001· 9-0 vs 6-2TKO
- WINvs Ken ParhamIllinois Regional· Nov 3, 2000· 8-0 vs 0-3-1DEC
- WINIllinois Regional· Oct 6, 2000· 7-0 vs 6-1DEC
- WINvs Steve GommExtreme Challenge· Oct 9, 1999· 5-0 vs 3-2DEC
- WINvs Scott BillsExtreme Challenge· Oct 9, 1999· 5-0 vs 3-3-1DEC
- WINvs TBAExtreme Challenge· Oct 4, 1999· 4-0TKO
- WINvs TBAMinnesota Regional· Aug 13, 1999· 3-0SUB
- WINvs Dean KuglerIowa Regional· Jul 11, 1999· 1-0 vs 0-1DEC
- WINvs Joe PaunIowa Regional· Jul 11, 1999· 1-0 vs 0-1DEC
- WINvs Roscoe OstynDanger Zone 2· Jun 19, 1999· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-1UD
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1787▲6
- Peak
- 1833Jul 7, 2007
- Rated fights
- 35
Frequently asked questions
When does Sean Sherk fight next?
Sean Sherk has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Sean Sherk's record?
Sean Sherk's professional MMA record is 35-4-1.
Who is Sean Sherk fighting next?
Sean Sherk's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Sean Sherk fight last?
Sean Sherk most recently fought Evan Dunham at UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop on Saturday, September 25, 2010, WIN (Split Decision).
What weight class does Sean Sherk fight in?
Sean Sherk fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Sean Sherk have?
Sean Sherk has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Sean Sherk won?
Sean Sherk has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Sean Sherk?
Sean Sherk is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.
How much does Sean Sherk weigh?
Sean Sherk weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Sean Sherk's reach?
Sean Sherk has a reach of 67" (170 cm).
How old is Sean Sherk?
Sean Sherk is 53 years old (born Aug 5, 1973).
Where is Sean Sherk from?
Sean Sherk is from United States.