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Sean Sherk

Nickname The Muscle Shark Birthdate 8/5/1973
Height / Weight 5'6" - 155 Place of Birth St. Francis, Minnesota, United States

Sean Sherk is the former UFC lightweight champion, winning the then-vacant belt against Kenny Florian in 2006. Sherk was stripped of the title when he tested positive for the steroid Nandrolone after defeating Hermes Franca.

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UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop

Sep 25, 2010 10:00 PM EDT
Evan Dunham vs Sean Sherk

Sean Sherk Coverage

Kenny Florian retirement update: 'KenFlo' rehabbing back injury, will decide on future in 'next couple of months'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2012 12:34 PM EDT

Will Kenny Florian return to the Octagon, or call it a career to focus on broadcasting? KenFlo explains...

Sean Sherk: 'I still consider myself one of the top fighters in the world'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2012 1:21 PM EDT

Sean Sherk has two fights left on his UFC contract and doesn't want to waste them on "up-and-comers"

Former UFC Lightweight Champ Sean Sherk Wants 'Right Fight'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2012 2:57 PM EDT

Sean Sherk has been out of action nearly two years. The former UFC champ says he's waiting on the right fight.

The MMA Hour Is Back

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 7, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Chael Sonnen, BJ Penn and a host of others will be on today's MMA Hour. Find out what they have to say at 1 p.m. ET.

UFC on Fox 3: Take a bow, Nate Diaz, you deserve it after submitting Jim Miller

by Sergio Hernandez from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 2:00 AM EDT

He's been known as Nate Diaz, Nick Diaz's little brother since winning The Ultimate Fighter 5. Tonight, he become Nate Diaz, title contender.

Despite Live Format, The Ultimate Fighter Struggling to Find Footing

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Apr 10, 2012 5:08 PM EDT

Despite UFC's 'The Ultimate Fighter' going live, the show is suffering from record-low ratings.

Breaking Down The UFC Lightweight Division

by Luke Nelson from MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

It's a lazy Saturday, so MMA Mania is giving you an in-depth look at each UFC division. We continue with the lightweight division.

Sean Sherk planning UFC return in 2012, but won't fight 'some chump who needs some fame'

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 13, 2012 10:54 AM EDT

Former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk wants back in the UFC, but doesn't want to fight any bums. Anyone wanna play matchmaker for the "Muscle Shark?"

UFC 144 results: Frankie Edgar's title reign set the bar high in post-BJ Penn era

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 26, 2012 6:00 PM EST

Though he lost his title last night (Feb. 25, 2012) in Japan to Ben Henderson, Frankie Edgar's reign as lightweight championship was certainly one of the most exciting times for the 155-pound division.

UFC 144 End Table: Your Last Minute Look at Tonight's Excellent Card

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 25, 2012 5:57 PM EST

UFC 144 In-Depth Preview: Frankie Edgar vs. Benson Henderson

by JustBlogGuy from Fake Teams on Feb 25, 2012 3:00 PM EST

UFC 144 fight card: Frankie Edgar vs Ben Henderson preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 24, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a look at tomorrow night's UFC lightweight title bout between champion Frankie Edgar and challenger Ben Henderson. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Title Writing: Numbers For Nerds 8 "Age Demographics In The UFC", Part 1 of 3

by Luke Nelson from Head Kick Legend on Feb 22, 2012 5:43 PM EST

Part one of a three part series on age demographics in the UFC, which focuses on the importance of age demographics in determining tomorrow's champions.

Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Keith Kizler Comments On Next Steps For Nick Diaz

by SundownMotel from SB Nation Bay Area on Feb 13, 2012 6:45 AM EST

UFC 143 results: What's next for Nick Diaz, assuming he doesn't retire?

by Jason Probst from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2012 11:00 PM EST

Assuming he doesn't actually retire following his decision loss to Carlos Condit last night at UFC 143, who should Nick Diaz fight next? Here's a list to ponder.

UFC 143 fight card: Nick Diaz vs Carlos Condit preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2012 7:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 143 main event between Nick Diaz and Carlos Condit for the UFC interim welterweight title. What's the best path to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Gladiator Man no more: Hans Zimmer composes new UFC show open entitled 'Evolution'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2012 5:00 PM EST

The UFC will no longer open its pay-per-view shows with the traditional Gladiator Man who has been in use for so many years. So what will it be replaced by? Details inside.

Nine Ways of Looking at UFC 143

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Feb 3, 2012 12:42 PM EST

Questions, concerns, comments and predictions for UFC 143. A detailed, slightly off-kilter analysis of Nick Diaz vs. Carlos Condit.

UFC on FOX 2 fight card: Evan Dunham vs. Nik Lentz preview and breakdown

by Kevin Haggerty from MMAmania.com on Jan 28, 2012 11:45 AM EST

On Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, the UFC on FOX 2 prelims will display a lightweight exchange between Evan Dunham and Nik Lentz that is sure to have the Chicago crowd standing and cheering.

USA TODAY/MMA Nation January 2012 Consensus Rankings: Lightweight

by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Jan 27, 2012 1:19 PM EST

Nate Diaz has reasserted himself as a top 10 lightweight following his battering of Donald Cerrone.

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