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