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THE MUSCLE SHARK

Sean Sherk

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United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Academy MN
Age: 53
36
Wins
4
Losses
1
DRAWS
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Last fight

Win

Sean SherkSean Sherk
vs
Evan DunhamEvan Dunham

Split decisionUFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop

  • Pro record 36-4-1
  • UFC record 8-4-0
  • Outside the UFC 28-0-1
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'6" (168 cm)
Weight:
155 lbs (70 kg)
Reach:
67" (170 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
5th Aug. 1973
Age:
53
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 12 bouts · through 2010-09-25

2.22
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
35%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.92
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
4.0
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
44%
Takedown Accuracy
0.3
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-4UFC Record
KO/TKO (8%)
Sub (8%)
Decision (50%)
Losses (33%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy35%
Takedown Accuracy44%
Takedown Defense57%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ32/100

12 UFC bouts · 97 division peers

Data through 2010-09-25

Cardio100/100

9 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2010-09-25

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sean Sherk's professional MMA record?

Sean Sherk has a professional MMA record of 36-4-1 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Sean Sherk's UFC record?

Sean Sherk's UFC record is 8-4-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 28-0-1 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Sean Sherk fight next?

Sean Sherk does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Sean Sherk?

Sean Sherk is 53 years old, born August 5, 1973.

How tall is Sean Sherk?

Sean Sherk stands 168 cm (5'6") tall, with a 170 cm (67") reach.

Where is Sean Sherk from?

Sean Sherk is from United States.

What is Sean Sherk's nickname?

Sean Sherk is known as "The Muscle Shark".

When was Sean Sherk's last fight?

Sean Sherk last fought on September 25, 2010 at UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop, defeating Evan Dunham by split decision.

What were the scorecards for Sean Sherk vs Evan Dunham?

Sean Sherk defeated Evan Dunham by split decision at UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop on September 25, 2010. The official scorecards were Kelvin Caldwell 28-29, Cecil Peoples 29-28, Glenn Trowbridge 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Sean Sherk vs Frankie Edgar?

Sean Sherk lost to Frankie Edgar by unanimous decision at UFC 98: Evans vs Machida on May 23, 2009. All three judges (Patricia Morse-Jarman, Tony Weeks, Jeff Collins) scored the fight 30-27 in Frankie Edgar's favor.

Sean Sherk scouting report

Sean Sherk (United States), a lightweight, went 36-4-1 as a pro and 8-4 in the UFC (28-0-1 outside it). He debuted at UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk on February 23, 2001; one of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and six by decision. His reach of 67 inches is 4.6 inches shorter than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: split-decision win over Evan Dunham, then 4-0 in the UFC, on September 25, 2010 (UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Sean Sherk vs the lightweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 12 UFC bouts (3:06:56 of fight time).

StatSherkDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.2415 in 3:06:564.42
Significant strike accuracy34.7%415 of 1,196 landed47.5%4
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.9545 in 3:06:564.311
Significant strike defense55.1%668 of 1,213 avoided52.7%67
Takedowns per 15 minutes450 in 3:06:561.695
Takedown accuracy44.3%50 of 113 landed36.1%69
Takedown defense56.5%13 of 23 stopped63.9%34
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.34 in 3:06:560.547
Knockdowns per 15 minutes00 in 3:06:560.49
Control time46.8%1:27:23 of 3:06:5619.4%97
Average fight time15:3512 bouts10:20100
Height168 cm66″178 cm70″
Reach170 cm67″182 cm71.6″
  • Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-4

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Evan Dunham
    Evan Dunham
    Pro record now: 18-9-1UFC record entering: 4-0-0
    DECUFC 119: Mir vs Cro CopSep 25, 2010Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Frankie Edgar
    Frankie Edgar
    Pro record now: 23-11-1UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    DECUFC 98: Evans vs MachidaMay 23, 2009Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    Pro record now: 16-8-0UFC record entering: 5-1-0
    DECUFC 90: Silva vs CoteOct 25, 2008Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    BJ Penn
    BJ Penn
    Pro record now: 16-14-2UFC record entering: 8-3-1
    KO/TKOR3 5:00UFC 84: Ill WillMay 24, 2008Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 6-2-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Hermes Franca
    Hermes Franca
    Pro record now: 24-17-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 5-2-0
    DECUFC 73: StackedJul 7, 2007Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Kenny Florian
    Kenny Florian
    Pro record now: 14-6-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    DECUFC 64: UnstoppableOct 14, 2006Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Nick Diaz
    Nick Diaz
    Pro record now: 26-10-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    DECUFC 59: Reality CheckApr 15, 2006Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Georges St-Pierre
    Georges St-Pierre
    Pro record now: 26-2-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:53UFC 56: Full ForceNov 19, 2005Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Matt Hughes
    Matt Hughes
    Pro record now: 45-9-0UFC record entering: 6-1-0
    DECUFC 42: Sudden ImpactApr 25, 2003Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Benji Radach
    Benji Radach
    Pro record now: 21-7-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-0-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR1 4:16UFC 39: The Warriors ReturnSep 27, 2002Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Jutaro Nakao
    Jutaro Nakao
    Pro record now: 25-19-4UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    DECUFC 36: Worlds CollideMar 22, 2002Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Sean Sherk
    Sean Sherk
    vs
    Tiki Ghosn
    Tiki Ghosn
    Pro record now: 10-7-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    SUBR2 4:47UFC 30: Battle on the BoardwalkFeb 23, 2001Result & stats

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