Sean Sherk: 'Evan Dunham won't do anything that I haven't seen or had done to me before'
by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 9:44 AM EDT
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"What I do works and I'm not going to change it now. I don't think (Evan Dunham) is going to do anything in the cage that I haven't seen or had done to me before. I've literally fought the best of the best in this industry for a very long time. I've fought for world titles in two different weight classes. I don't see him beating me at any aspect of the game. My striking is faster, it's crisper. My wrestling is better, my jiu-jitsu is better. There’s a lot of hungry kids out there, I’m hungry too. I want it. I've been there already. I’ve' had that belt. I loved it. I loved being world champion. I want that again."
Former lightweight champion Sean Sherk (33-4-1) looks to begin his path back to the mountaintop against up-and-coming division prospect Evan Dunham at UFC 119 in Indianapolis. The oft-injured "Muscle Shark" has been criticized for abandoning his roots (wrestling) which was a big factor is his divisional dominance for so many years in favor of a new stand-up attack that favored him in a UFC 90 bout against Tyson Griffin but cost him in a battle of the mitts against Frankie Edgar at UFC 98. Will he be the old Sherk in Indy? Or just old?
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yep the reach will be tough
but should be nill if sean uses a smart, agressive gameplan.
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
If Frankie handles sherk, the Evan should have no problem eching out a decision.
’’They've done studies you know... 60% of the Time, it works every Time...’’ – Brian Fantana
exactly and sherk has not fought since when?
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. Utah and Boise take care of business in week one. Don't be surprised if they both go undefeated.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Sep 9, 2010 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Went with Sherk
"No one wants to be defeated" Michael Jackson on MMA fights
''A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits'' Richard M. Nixon on Fedor's loss
good on ya!
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Sherk isn't on most people's list
But damn 33-4-1 is one hell of a record!
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by fenderacoustic (formerly wAyNe) on Sep 9, 2010 9:50 AM EDT reply actions
he is and always was on my list.
if he goes back to the roots, he will take this fight. But if he does what both him and Penn did against Edgar, then he will just get picked apart. He can’t think of himself as a boxer.
BJ Penn is the biggest waste of talent in MMA history. Like usual, my pick was wrong and I blame a certain pudgy Hawaiin for my own short comings when it comes to talent selection. As it stands BZ – 3 Freenow82 – 1.
sherk is overlooked and alwyas has been
Hes top tier
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I agree, he's a top guy for sure
all of his losses have been to the best. Who do you think wins if Sherk and Gray Maynard fight?
"That wasn't just winning. I mean, that was just demolishment."
depends on which sherk shows up.
if he just stands there Maynard will take him down and hold him there easily. but if he goes on the offensive, I think he can out-muscle Gray for a take-down and do that himself.
BJ Penn is the biggest waste of talent in MMA history. Like usual, my pick was wrong and I blame a certain pudgy Hawaiin for my own short comings when it comes to talent selection. As it stands BZ – 3 Freenow82 – 1.
IMO, nobody outmuscles Maynard at 155.
Sherk is too short and stubby, even at 155.
I think Dunham schools him all day with BJJ. Factor in the Sherk Lay-off and this spells easy pick of Dunham.
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
I am thinking if anyone can it's sherk
BJ Penn is the biggest waste of talent in MMA history. Like usual, my pick was wrong and I blame a certain pudgy Hawaiin for my own short comings when it comes to talent selection. As it stands BZ – 3 Freenow82 – 1.
That was my thought too
that he has the best shot at standing his ground in the wrestling and strength department. He had a very successful time at WW even. Of course the last time I remember Sherk really going for TDs was against Ken-Flo.
"That wasn't just winning. I mean, that was just demolishment."
Oh yeah forgot about that one.
If he wins, give him the winner of Stephens-Guillard.
If he loses, give him BJ or Kenny?
"That wasn't just winning. I mean, that was just demolishment."
Definitely a Sherk fan...but
what’s with the turantula tatoo? Seriously.
bastard stropped me of my poll LOL
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 9:57 AM EDT reply actions
thats how canadians spell Stripped* btw.
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
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by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions
eh?
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is to not stop questioning." - Albert Einstein
ya hopefully he doesn't do anything to ya you've seen before but has cost you a fight eh Sean?
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
what does that mean?
Sherk lost to the 2 best welterweights ever and the 2 current best lightweights in the world (arguably).
What is Dunham gonna do to him that he has seen before and that cost him a fight? Getting slightly out-edged by Hughes? Standing in front of Edgar and trading was stupid so he should not do that, but Dunham will definitely not do to him what BJ or George have though.
Go Sherk!
BJ Penn is the biggest waste of talent in MMA history. Like usual, my pick was wrong and I blame a certain pudgy Hawaiin for my own short comings when it comes to talent selection. As it stands BZ – 3 Freenow82 – 1.
it means just because he has seen it before doesn't mean he can stop it smart guy
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
What exactly?
BJ Penn is the biggest waste of talent in MMA history. Like usual, my pick was wrong and I blame a certain pudgy Hawaiin for my own short comings when it comes to talent selection. As it stands BZ – 3 Freenow82 – 1.
here is the bottom line, sherk is 37 years old and will not have fought for over 16 months
dunham will submit him easily.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. Utah and Boise take care of business in week one. Don't be surprised if they both go undefeated.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Sep 9, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
i dont think sherks ever been submitted
But 16 months off is a long time, so its possible
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by salamagogo on Sep 9, 2010 1:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I don't know
This is a rough one to predict. Dunham’s looking better and better with every fight. Meanwhile, I haven’t really seen anything new out of Sherk and he’s had a really long layoff here. That could make the difference… hm. I guess I’ll go with Dunham by UD?
I don’t think (Evan Dunham) is going to do anything in the cage that I haven’t seen or had done to me before
Like get a victory against you.
* "Standing in the ring in whatever condition I'm in is my way of life."
* "I don't think the injury was the cause for my defeat, I lost being in 100% condition at fight day. It's possible that Santiago might have been injured as well, I lost because my best was insufficient, only mortifying thoughts remain now. I think I would've entered the ring even if I lost one of my legs, I'm a fighter who fights, not with technique, but with heart."
--Kazuo Misaki
Hmm...Sherk..
To ring rust or not to ring rust.
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BJ Penn, best P4P fighter on the planet. I'll still stand by that all day long, bitches.
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8-7-10 Anderson Silva was destroyed and exposed.
R.I.P. Dime and Ryan Gracie.
he has some of the most intense training there is today
IF his body is ok and he implements a smart game plan (HUGE if) he should take this.
-It's Better To Be Judged By Twelve Than Carried By Six-
(In the name of the SouthCaliStunNa, amen)
by *Californication* on Sep 9, 2010 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
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