Best fights of Sean Sherk
Over 11 years as a professional, Sean Sherk has compiled a 36-4-1 (21) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Sean Sherk draws with Kiuma Kunioku
On July 29, 2001 Sean Sherk faced Kiuma Kunioku in a middleweight bout. Sherk was 27 years old with a record of 15-0, and Kunioku was 24 with a record of 21-14-6. Sherk was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Kunioku was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Sean Sherk defeats Hermes França
On July 7, 2007 Sean Sherk defended his UFC lightweight title against Hermes França. Sherk was 33 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and França was 32 with a record of 18-5. Sherk was on a 2-fight winning streak and França was on a 8-fight winning streak. Sherk won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Sean Sherk defeats Kenny Florian
On October 14, 2006 Sean Sherk fought Kenny Florian for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Sherk was 33 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Florian was 30 with a record of 5-2. Sherk was coming off a win and Florian was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sherk won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Sean Sherk defeats Jutaro Nakao
On March 22, 2002 Sean Sherk faced Jutaro Nakao in a lightweight bout. Sherk was 28 years old with a record of 16-0-1, and Nakao was 31 with a record of 12-7-2. Sherk was coming off a win and Nakao was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sherk won via unanimous decision.
5. Sean Sherk defeats Tyson Griffin
On October 25, 2008 Sean Sherk faced Tyson Griffin in a lightweight bout. Sherk was 35 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Griffin was 24 with a record of 12-1. Sherk was coming off a loss, while Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sherk won via unanimous decision.