Biography(references)Sean Keith Sherk is a retired American mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion. He was the second UFC Lightweight Champion in the organization's history after Jens Pulver vacated his title five years earlier. Sherk announced his official retirement from mixed martial arts competition in September 2013 having last fought three years prior.
Fighter Trivia(references)Sherk and his wife Heather have two sons, Kyler and Tegan. Sherk has coached a team of fighters at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy. He has also worked flipping houses in the Minnesota area.
Awards & Accolades
UFC: UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)
UFC: One successful title defense
UFC: Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Kenny Florian, Tyson Griffin, and Evan Dunham
PRIDE Fighting Championship: One of only two UFC Lightweight Champions to compete in PRIDE FC
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