LightweightNOT FIGHTING
Sean Sherk
38-4-1
Age
49
Height
5'6"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
15:32
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 4R5 2
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
United States
Fight History
WIN
ED
vs Evan Dunham
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· 2010-09-25
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 98: Evans vs Machida· 2009-05-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TG
vs Tyson Griffin
UFC 90: Silva vs Cote· 2008-10-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
BP
vs BJ Penn
UFC 84: Ill Will· 2008-05-24
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R3 5:00
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R3 5:00
WIN
HF
vs Hermes Franca
UFC 73: Stacked· 2007-07-07
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
KF
vs Kenny Florian
UFC 64: Unstoppable· 2006-10-14
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
ND
vs Nick Diaz
UFC 59: Reality Check· 2006-04-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
GS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFC 56: Full Force· 2005-11-19
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Guard
R2 2:53
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Guard·R2 2:53
LOSS
MH
vs Matt Hughes
UFC 42: Sudden Impact· 2003-04-25
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
BR
vs Benji Radach
UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Facial Cuts
R1 4:16
TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cuts·R1 4:16
WIN
JN
vs Jutaro Nakao
UFC 36: Worlds Collide· 2002-03-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TG
vs Tiki Ghosn
UFC 30: Battle on the Boardwalk· 2001-02-23
Submission
Injury Shoulder Injury
R2 4:47
SubmissionInjury Shoulder Injury·R2 4:47
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.2/min
Grappling
4.09 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Sean adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Facial Cuts
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Injury
Shoulder Injury
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Facial Cuts (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Injury Shoulder Injury (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (4.1) and Strike Def% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (165% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
26% acc53%
Clinch
57% acc16%
Ground
73% acc31%
Striking Differential-0.54/min
2.17 landed/min2.71 absorbed/min
2.17
Landed/Min
2.71
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed438
Sig. Strikes Attempted1239
Key Insights
Sean is active on the ground (35%).
Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.
Effective ground striker: 31% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
47%
Average
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Success Rate
47%(est)
Landed
55
Defended
63
Total
118
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
4.09
TD / 15min
0.37
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
118
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
100
Landed
226
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
25%
R2
0%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Aggressive wrestler averaging 4.09 TD/15min.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 31% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
830
1.01
Ratio
Absorbed
818
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
53.0
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.7
Standing %
54%
R3 vs R1 Output
165%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (53.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 165% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
2:27
R2 Control
1:49
R3 Control
2:06
R1 to Final
+69%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-0.4pp
Body
-2.1pp
Leg
+2.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-7.8pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
11.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
6.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
58%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights