Head-to-head
Matt Hughes vs. Sean Sherk
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'9" · 73" · Switch
Height · Reach · Stance
5'6" · 67" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
18-7-0
Record (pro · UFC)
8-4-0
10
Wins vs .500+ opponents
7
2.38
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.22
1.28
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
2.92
55.0%
Striking accuracy
34.7%
54.5%
Striking defense
55.1%
3.16
Takedowns / 15 min
4.01
51.1%
Takedown accuracy
44.2%
35.3%
Takedown defense
56.5%
1.08
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.32
56.6%
Control time
46.7%
72.2%
Finish rate
25.0%
8:55
Avg fight time
15:34
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Matt Hughes ■ Sean Sherk
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2003-04-25 — W for Matt Hughes · Decision - Unanimous R5
| Common opponent | Hughes | Sherk |
|---|---|---|
| BJ Penn | L 2010 | L 2008 |
| Georges St-Pierre | L 2007 | L 2005 |