Sean Sherk, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 36-4-1 throughout his career. In the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he held an 8-4-0 record, competing at the lightweight division of 155 lbs. During his UFC tenure, Sherk demonstrated a moderate striking rate, averaging 2.17 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 35%. He also showed resilience in absorbing strikes, averaging 2.71 strikes absorbed per minute, while maintaining a commendable strike defense of 55%. In terms of grappling, Sherk was proficient, averaging 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 46%. His submission attempts were less frequent, averaging 0.4 per 15 minutes. Notable victories in his career include defeating Hermes Franca, an opponent with an ELO rating of 1096. In recent years, Sherk achieved a win against Evan Dunham on September 25, 2010, marking his last fight in the UFC. His previous fights included a victory over Hermes Franca in July 2007, a loss to BJ Penn via KO/TKO in May 2008, a win against Tyson Griffin in October 2008, and a loss to Frankie Edgar in May 2009.