Chase Sherman
Chase Sherman | |
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Born | D'Iberville, Mississippi, United States | November 16, 1989
Other names | The Vanilla Gorilla |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight | 252 lb (114 kg; 18.0 st) |
Division | Heavyweight |
Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | D'Iberville, Mississippi, United States |
Team | Alan Belcher MMA Club/Jackson-Wink MMA |
Rank | Purple belt in Kickboxing under Duke Roufus[1] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 15 |
By knockout | 14 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 4 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Chase Sherman (born November 16, 1989) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former bareknuckle boxer. A professional MMA competitor since 2014, he is currently competing for the UFC and formerly, Titan FC.
Background
Born and raised in D'Iberville, Mississippi, Sherman played football at D'Iberville High School. He continued with the sport on a scholarship to Jones Junior College, before transferring to NCAA Division II Delta State University after two years. At Delta State, Sherman helped the team reach the Division II National Championship in 2010 as an offensive tackle.[2] Sherman also earned a bachelor's degree in sports management and exercise science from Delta State.[3] In 2019, Sherman revealed that he had graduated from the fire academy, and is eligible to work as a firefighter.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
After amassing an amateur record of 4-0, Sherman made his professional debut in April 2014. Over the next two years he fought ten times and amassed a record of 9-1; all of his wins came by TKO in the first round.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sherman made his promotional debut on August 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 92 against Justin Ledet.[6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[7]
Sherman next faced Walt Harris on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103.[8] He lost the fight by knockout in the second round.[9]
For his third fight for the promotion, Sherman was scheduled to face Dmitry Poberezhets at UFC 211 on May 13, 2017. However, Poberezhets was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by newcomer Rashad Coulter.[10] Sherman won the fight by knockout in the second round.[11] The back-and-forth action earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[12]
Prior to his fourth fight in UFC, Sherman revealed he had signed a new, four-fight contract with UFC.[13]
For his next fight, Sherman was tapped as a short notice replacement for Christian Colombo and faced Damian Grabowski on July 22, 2017 at UFC on Fox 25.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Sherman faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on November 25, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 122.[16] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[17]
Sherman faced Justin Willis on April 21, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 128.[18] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[19]
In what marked the last fight of his contract, Sherman faced Augusto Sakai at UFC Fight Night 137 on September 22, 2018.[20] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[21][22]
Post-UFC career
Sherman made his comeback to Island Fights 51 on December 21, 2018 against Frank Tate. He won by TKO in the first round.
Sherman next faced Jeremy May on February 7, 2019 at Island Fights 52. He won the fight by TKO in the very first round.
Sherman faced Rashaun Jackson on May 9, 2019, at Island Fights 56. He won the fight by TKO in the first round.
Sherman was then set to fight former M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion Kenny Garner on April 11, 2020, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23]
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
Sherman returned to UFC and faced Isaac Villanueva on May 13, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.[24] Outclassing Villanueva on the feet, Sherman won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[25]
Bare-knuckle boxing
In the spring of 2019, Sherman signed a contract with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He faced Sam Shewmaker at Bare Knuckle FC 5 on April 6, 2019. The bout ended in a split draw.
In his second fight for the promotion, Sherman challenged Arnold Adams for the BKFC heavyweight title and Police Gazette Bare Knuckle title at Bare Knuckle FC 7 on August 10, 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Sherman was then set to defend the titles against Joey Beltran at Bare Knuckle FC 9 on November 16, 2019. After a hard-fought five rounds, Sherman lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time)
- Bare Knuckle FC
- BKFC Heavyweight title and Police Gazette Bare Knuckle Heavyweight title
Mixed martial arts record
21 matches | 15 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 14 | 4 |
By decision | 1 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 15–6 | Isaac Villanueva | TKO (elbow and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | May 13, 2020 | 2 | 0:49 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Win | 14–6 | Rashaun Jackson | TKO (leg kick and punches) | Island Fights 56 | May 9, 2019 | 1 | 0:59 | Orange Beach, Alabama, United States | |
Win | 13–6 | Jeremy May | TKO (punches) | Island Fights 52 | February 7, 2019 | 1 | 3:18 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Win | 12–6 | Frank Tate | TKO (punches) | Island Fights 51 | December 21, 2018 | 1 | 4:05 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 11–6 | Augusto Sakai | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders | September 22, 2018 | 3 | 4:03 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Loss | 11–5 | Justin Willis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee | April 21, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 11–4 | Shamil Abdurakhimov | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum | November 25, 2017 | 1 | 1:24 | Shanghai, China | |
Win | 11–3 | Damian Grabowski | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum | July 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
Win | 10–3 | Rashad Coulter | KO (elbow) | UFC 211 | May 13, 2017 | 2 | 3:36 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Loss | 9–3 | Walt Harris | KO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | January 15, 2017 | 2 | 2:41 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Loss | 9–2 | Justin Ledet | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres | August 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
Win | 9–1 | Jack May | TKO (leg injury) | Titan FC 38 | April 30, 2016 | 1 | 0:56 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Sammy Collingwood | KO (punches) | Island Fights 37 | March 11, 2016 | 1 | 1:03 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Russ Johnson | KO (punch) | FFI: Blood and Sand 17 | June 27, 2015 | 1 | 1:40 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 6–1 | Brad Johnson | TKO (punches) | FFI: Blood and Sand 16 | March 14, 2015 | 1 | 1:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
Loss | 5–1 | Alex Nicholson | TKO (punches) | Island Fights 31 | December 5, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Wes Little | TKO (punches) | FFI: Blood and Sand 15 | November 1, 2014 | 1 | 4:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Alex Rozman | TKO (leg kick) | Island Fights 30 | November 1, 2014 | 1 | N/A | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Justin Thornton | TKO (punches) | Island Fights 28 | May 9, 2014 | 1 | 1:01 | Pensacola, Florida, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Chris Jensen | TKO (punches) | Atlas Fights: Battle on Mobile Bay | April 12, 2014 | 1 | 0:11 | Mobile, Alabama, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Braxton Smith | TKO (punches) | V3 Fights: Johnson vs. Johnson | January 18, 2014 | 1 | 2:08 | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Bare knuckle record
3 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
By decision | 1 | 1 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 1–1–1 | Joey Beltran | Decision (unanimous) | Bare Knuckle FC 9 | November 16, 2019 | 5 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Lost the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship |
Win | 1–0–1 | Arnold Adams | Decision (unanimous) | Bare Knuckle FC 7 | August 10, 2019 | 5 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Won the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship |
Draw | 0–0–1 | Sam Shewmaker | Draw (split) | Bare Knuckle FC 5 | April 6, 2019 | 5 | 2:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Chase Sherman - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
- ^ Giardina, AJ. "D'Iberville's Chase Sherman ready for his first UFC fight in Salt Lake City next month".
- ^ "Chase Sherman". UFC.
- ^ Cole Shelton (August 9, 2019). "Chase Sherman Says He Was Offered Spot on the Contender Series This Summer". sherdog.com.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Chase". Sherdog. Retrieved 2017-06-17.
- ^ Staff (2016-07-02). "Newcomers Chase Sherman, Justin Ledet set for UFC Fight Night 92 in Salt Lake City". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-07-02.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2016-08-06). "UFC Fight Night 92 results: Justin Ledet outworks Chase Sherman in curtain-jerker slugfest". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- ^ Staff (2016-11-28). "Walt Harris vs. Chase Sherman added to UFC Fight Night 103 in Phoenix". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-11-28.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2017-01-15). "UFC Fight Night 103 results: 'Big Ticket' Walt Harris gives Chase Sherman ticket to lights out". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- ^ Staff (2017-05-02). "UFC 211 gets two late fights added, including replacement, bringing card to 14 total". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
- ^ Ben Fowlkes (2017-05-13). "UFC 211 results: Chase Sherman finally stops Rashad Coulter in crazy heavyweight slugfest". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-05-13.
- ^ Tristen Critchfield (2017-05-14). "UFC 211 bonuses: Miocic, Knight, Sherman, Coulter pocket $50K Awards". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-05-14.
- ^ Marc Raimondi (2017-07-21). "Chase Sherman explains what led to him becoming UFC's gif king". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Monika Bobrycka (2017-06-22). "Chase Sherman is Damian Grabowski's new rival on UFC on Fox 25!" (in Polish). mma.pl. Retrieved 2017-06-22.
- ^ "UFC on FOX 25 results: Aggressive Chase Sherman wins unanimous decision vs. Damian Grabowski". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2017-07-23.
- ^ Nolan King (2017-10-02). "Chase Sherman vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov in the works for UFC Shanghai". mma-today.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-03. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 122 results: Shamil Abdurakhimov rebounds with 84-second KO of Chase Sherman". MMAjunkie. 2017-11-25. Retrieved 2017-11-26.
- ^ Mike Bohn (2018-03-15). "Chase Sherman vs. Justin Willis booked for UFC Fight Night 128 in Atlantic City". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 128 results: Justin Willis outlasts Chase Sherman in sometime-slugfest". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-22. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2018-08-30). "Chase Sherman vs. Augusto Sakai toegevoegd aan UFC São Paulo card". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2018-08-30.
- ^ "UFC Sao Paulo results: Augusto Sakai victorious in UFC debut, pounds out Chase Sherman". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-23. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
- ^ Abbey Subhan (September 21, 2018). "Chase Sherman: 'My back's against the wall' in contract fight at UFC Sao Paulo". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ Mike Heck (May 20, 2020). "What the Heck: Episode 8 - Colby Covington, Chase Sherman & Kevin Holland" (Podcast).
- ^ "Chase Sherman returns to the UFC, faces Fury FC champ Ike Villanueva on May 13". MMA Junkie. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (2020-05-13). "UFC Jacksonville Results: Chase Sherman Impresses In Octagon Return". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-13.