Frankie Edgar vs Sean Sherk

Fighter 1
VS
Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Frankie EdgarvsSean Sherk
30
Fights
12
18
Wins
8
11
Losses
4
1
Draws
0
7
Finishes
2
3
Title Wins
2
8
Title Fights
4
1h 45m
Control Time
1h 27m

Striking Stats

Frankie EdgarvsSean Sherk
1,801
Sig. Strikes Landed
415
40.5%
Sig. Strike Acc.
34.7%
60.0
Sig. Str / Fight
34.6
3
Knockdowns
0
1,195
Head Strikes
311
344
Body Strikes
43
262
Leg Strikes
61

Grappling Stats

Frankie EdgarvsSean Sherk
73
Takedowns Landed
50
31.5%
Takedown Acc.
44.2%
2.4
TD / Fight
4.2
10
Sub. Attempts
4
3
Reversals
3

Tale of the Tape

EdgarvsSherk
44 yrs
Age
53 yrs
5' 6"
Height
5' 6"
135 lbs.
Weight
155 lbs.
68"
Reach
67"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
991
ELO Rating
1,077
1,289
Peak ELO
1,098
60.0%
Win Rate
66.7%
38.9%
Finish Rate
25.0%
199
Days / Fight
318

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

EdgarvsSherk
Retired
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
1
5
Best Streak
3
LWLLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WLWLW

Win Methods

EdgarvsSherk
5 (27.8%)
KO/TKO
1 (12.5%)
2 (11.1%)
Submission
1 (12.5%)
11 (61.1%)
Decision
6 (75.0%)

Fan Ratings

EdgarvsSherk
7.8
Overall
--
8.4
Striking
--
5.7
Grappling
--
5.8
Wrestling
--
10.0
Cardio
--
10.0
Chin
--
5.0
Power
--
10.0
Excitement
--

Head-to-Head Record

Frankie Edgar1
–
Sean Sherk0
W
UFC 98: Evans vs MachidaDecision - Unanimous - R3
May 23, 2009

Common Opponents (3)

EdgarvsSherk
W3W
BJ Penn
L1L
W1W
Hermes Franca
W1W
W1W
Tyson Griffin
W1W
Who Wins?
Frankie Edgar ProfileSean Sherk Profile

Frankie Edgar vs Sean Sherk: Matchup Breakdown

Frankie Edgar is 18-11-1 in the Featherweight division with a 60.0% win rate. Sean Sherk is 8-4 at Lightweight, winning 66.7% of the time. Both are listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Frankie Edgar leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 98: Evans vs Machida on May 23, 2009, won by Frankie Edgar by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Sean Sherk holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,077 to 991. Career peaks are 1,289 for Frankie Edgar and 1,098 for Sean Sherk. Frankie Edgar has 5 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins from 18 victories, a 38.9% finish rate. Sean Sherk has 1 KO/TKO and 1 submission win, finishing 25.0% of the time.

Frankie Edgar stands 5' 6" with a reach of 68" and fights orthodox. Sean Sherk is 5' 6" with a reach of 67", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Frankie Edgar. Frankie Edgar is 44, Sean Sherk is 53.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Frankie Edgar has landed 1,801 significant strikes at 40.5% accuracy with 73 takedowns and 1h 45m of control time. Sean Sherk has landed 415 at 34.7% with 50 takedowns and 1h 27m of control.

Frankie Edgar has 8 title fights (3 won) against 4 (2 won) for Sean Sherk. They share 3 common opponents: BJ Penn, Hermes Franca, Tyson Griffin.

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Have Frankie Edgar and Sean Sherk fought before?

Yes. Frankie Edgar and Sean Sherk have fought once in the UFC. Frankie Edgar won by unanimous decision at UFC 98: Evans vs Machida on May 23, 2009.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Frankie Edgar or Sean Sherk?

Frankie Edgar has more UFC wins: 18 to 8. Frankie Edgar's UFC record is 18-11-1; Sean Sherk's is 8-4.

KO/TKO wins: Frankie Edgar 5, Sean Sherk 1. Submission wins: Frankie Edgar 2, Sean Sherk 1.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Frankie Edgar or Sean Sherk?

Frankie Edgar and Sean Sherk are the same height: 5'6". Frankie Edgar has the longer reach: 68 inches to 67.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.