Lightweight· Not Fighting

Sean Sherk

“Muscle Shark”· United States

Pro record

36-4-1

Model Elo

1588

#388 of 1994

Age: 49
Height: 5'6"
Reach: —
Stance: Orthodox
Team: —
Born: United States
UFC debut: Feb 23, 2001

Profile

Sean Sherk is 8–4 in the UFC since 2001. 2 of those 8 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Last fight: beat Evan Dunham by split decision (Sep 24, 2010).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record: 8–4; since 2001
Finish rate: 25%; 2 of 8 wins
1st-round finishes: 1
Elite wins: 0; vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak: 3
Current streak: W1; wins in a row
Octagon time: 3h 6m; avg 15:35 per fight
Opposition: 1594; avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

Evan Dunham
split decision, R3 · UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop · Sep 24, 2010
1638opp. Elo
HF
Hermes Franca
unanimous decision, R5 · UFC 73: Stacked · Jul 6, 2007
1629opp. Elo
Tyson Griffin
unanimous decision, R3 · UFC 90: Silva vs Cote · Oct 24, 2008
1624opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.17

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min2.71

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy35%

UFC avg 45% · below average

Striking defense55%

UFC avg 52% · about average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.00

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min4.09

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy0%

UFC avg 15% · below average

Takedown defense57%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.37

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 76%Body 10%Legs 14%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 50%Clinch 15%Ground 35%

Average fight time: 15:32

Fight history (12)

Res	Opponent	Method	Event
W	Evan DunhamRecord after: 8-4	split decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 119: Mir vs Cro CopSep 24, 2010
L	Frankie EdgarRecord after: 7-4	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 98: Evans vs MachidaMay 22, 2009
W	Tyson GriffinRecord after: 7-3	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 90: Silva vs CoteOct 24, 2008
L	BJ PennRecord after: 6-3	KO/TKORound 3 · 5:00	UFC 84: Ill WillMay 23, 2008
W	HFHermes FrancaRecord after: 6-2	unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00	UFC 73: StackedJul 6, 2007
W	Kenny FlorianRecord after: 5-2	unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00	UFC 64: UnstoppableOct 13, 2006
W	Nick DiazRecord after: 4-2	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 59: Reality CheckApr 14, 2006
L	Georges St-PierreRecord after: 3-2	KO/TKORound 2 · 2:53	UFC 56: Full ForceNov 18, 2005
L	Matt HughesRecord after: 3-1	unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00	UFC 42: Sudden ImpactApr 24, 2003
W	Benji RadachRecord after: 3-0	KO/TKORound 1 · 4:16	UFC 39: The Warriors ReturnSep 26, 2002
W	JNJutaro NakaoRecord after: 2-0	unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00	UFC 36: Worlds CollideMar 21, 2002
W	TGTiki GhosnRecord after: 1-0	submissionRound 2 · 4:47	UFC 30: Battle on the BoardwalkFeb 22, 2001