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Sean Sherk

W1
“The Muscle Shark”
36-4-1
0Contender
/Age 52/Orthodox/5' 6"/67″ reach/155 lbs
Win %
90%
SLpM
2.2
Str Acc
35%
Str Def
55%
TD Avg
4.1
TD Def
56%
Sub Avg
0.4
Finish
54%

At a Glance

2.2
SLpM
35%
Str Acc
4.1
TD Avg
54%
Finish %
55%
Str Def
Sean Sherk "The Muscle Shark" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a wrestling-based fighter. With a record of 36-4-1, the fighter boasts a 88% win rate across 41 pro contests, finishing 54% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (4.1 per 15 min).
Career Arc
33 fightspeak +22 · current +22

Skill Profile

VOLUME33ACCURACY28KO POWER30TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE42SUBMISSIONS50DURABILITY49ACTIVITY69
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.17-1.25 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.71-0.47 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
4.09+2.57 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.400.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.71)Landed (2.17)
0
-0.54

Wins by Method

54%Finish
KO/TKO415%
Submission1038%
Decision1246%
36 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (36)
4 KO
10 SUB
12 DEC
10 OTH
Losses (4)
2 KO
2 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Dec
L
Dec
W
Dec
L
KO
W
Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
6/10(60%)
R2
5/14(36%)
R3
11/18(61%)
R4
0/2(0%)
R5
3/5(60%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
22%
15%
63%
Distance: 10Clinch: 7Ground: 29
Target
87%
Head: 40Body: 0Leg: 6

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.5
Avg Control / Fight
0:55
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.0
TD Success Rate
47%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
14 of 33
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
2.9 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-0
Fight History12 UFC + 21 pre-UFC
33 fights26W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WEvan Dunham
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop
Sep 25, 2010DS-DEC35:00
WIN
Method
S-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Lightweight
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop
2010-09-25
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