Biography
Sean Keith Sherk (born August 5, 1973) is a retired American mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion. Sherk competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was one of the first combatants to have been a championship competitor in multiple weight divisions (having also competed for the UFC Welterweight Championship). He was the second UFC Lightweight Champion in the organization's history after Jens Pulver vacated his title five years earlier. Sherk also spent time competing in the Japan-based organizations, PRIDE Fighting Championships and Pancrase; going undefeated in both promotions. He holds one of the longest undefeated streaks in mixed martial arts history, with only four career losses, all to fellow-UFC Champions. Sherk announced his official retirement from mixed martial arts competition in September 2013 having last fought three years prior.Recognized for his role in the resurgence of the UFC Lightweight division, Sherk became the first UFC Lightweight Champion since the division was re-introduced by the UFC in 2006. He successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Hermes Franca at UFC 73, after winning the title in a Fight of the Night award winning performance against Kenny Florian at UFC 64. Sherk is noted to have taken part in some of the most important fights in the UFC's lightweight division, where he is considered to be one of the greatest lightweight competitors of his era.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 16
self 15
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop (2010)
Supreme Champion (2010)
UFC 98: Evans vs. Machida (2009)
UFC Best of 2008 (2009)
UFC 90: Silva vs. Cote (2008)
UFC 84: Ill Will (2008)
UFC 73: Stacked (2007)
UFC 64: Unstoppable (2006)
UFC 59: Reality Check (2006)
UFC 56: Full Force (2005)
Pride Bushido 2 (2004)
UFC 42: Sudden Impact (2003)
UFC 39: The Warriors Return (2002)
UFC 36: Worlds Collide (2002)
KOTC 8: Bombs Away (2001)
UFC 30: The Battle On The Boardwalk (2001)
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GenderMale
Birthday1973-08-05 (50 years old)
Birth NameSean Keith Sherk
Birth PlaceSt. Francis, United States of America
Height168-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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