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UFC Lightweight World Champion – ‘The Muscle Shark’ SEAN SHERK!
October 16th, 2006 · 30 Comments · News
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Sean Merritt // Oct 17, 2006 at 12:56 am
Congrat’s Sean! It was an exciting fight and you dominated every minute of it. Can’t wait for your first title defense.
Tim // Oct 17, 2006 at 8:23 am
You were great man–you are the ultimate fighter…
Eric Jorgensen // Oct 17, 2006 at 1:12 pm
Congrats Sean, it was probably the most exciting thing I have ever wittnessed on TV. I have already watched the fight 3 times, and its just as exciting the third time as the first. Nice POWER BOMB It made my house shake.
Take care and keep the belt forever!!!!!!!!!!!
brian // Oct 17, 2006 at 7:23 pm
hey great job !
im brian from gettysburg pa and i knew you were to win
now i need a good workout routine if youd email me
baughman9112000@yahoo.com
im like 150 lbs now but i can go to 140 so too bad dana white doesnt have a 140 class id be at athe top
just get at me
Brett // Oct 17, 2006 at 8:30 pm
Congrats on the title that should be around your waist. Keep making Minnesota proud and defend your title like you took it and you should have it for a long time!
Alex // Oct 17, 2006 at 9:09 pm
Congrats dude, way to dominate the ground unbelieveable, your a true champion hands down, I support you 100%. Your a one of the best fighters in the world in my opinion. Congrats man you deserve it, you’ve got my respect.
Nick // Oct 18, 2006 at 3:13 am
Congrats Sean, i never had one ounce of doubt man.. ur an awesome fighter and one of my favorites.. keep the belt forever.
Jason // Oct 18, 2006 at 3:20 am
Congrats Sherk! very happy to finally see you fulfil dreams. very well deserving. GJ once again. hope to see you hold that belt for as long as possible!
Felipe // Oct 18, 2006 at 4:58 am
Dude you are the best fighter EVER!!! You have deserved a title since the first time i saw you fight.
Jason // Oct 18, 2006 at 8:29 am
Congratulations Sean! You were dominating the entire fight. Kenny needed those samurai swords if he wanted to beat you. Your cardio is through the roof. Can’t wait to see you defend your title.
Todd // Oct 18, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Sean congratulations on a much deserved title after all these years. The second you stepped in that Octagon you had the look of a dertermined man on your face. Florians only prayer was a cheap elbow and Dr. stoppage way to stay composed and finish the fight the way a true champion should’ve. Continue to train hard and I wish you many title defenses for years to come. You are now the UFC Lighweight Champ Muscle Shark!!!!
Todd
Bill // Oct 18, 2006 at 10:13 pm
Sean, props, Kenny was a tougher fighter than I think anyone gave him credit for. I had money on a first round KO for you. I’m really excited to see the lightweight division back and I think it will be one of the premier classes in the UFC, and you have an opportunity to set your family up for the rest of your life. Good luck bro, and congrats.
Bill
Northearnz // Oct 19, 2006 at 12:47 am
Great Fight Sean
Mass domination and ultimate control.
knight // Oct 19, 2006 at 6:32 pm
congrads sean on winning the LW belt you will be a great champion
Patrick Sisco // Oct 19, 2006 at 8:13 pm
congrats and thanx sean me and my trainer had an argument over who would win so we bet on it well lets just say i won alot of money lol anyways great fight bro hope to see you stay on top
Michael // Oct 20, 2006 at 12:01 am
Sean. Congratulations on your impressive win over Florian. I was even more impressed when I found out you had a torn rotator cuff. Dude, you’re a beast man. You’re an inspiration to short men everywhere. I wish I had the kind of discipline that you have in your training. Thanks for being such a bad ass.
Nate // Oct 20, 2006 at 5:43 am
Hey Sean congratulations on the belt, the fight look like something out of a movie with all that blood. You deserve it, keep on working hard with your training and you are at the top, so remeber everyone is gunning for you now! Stay on top of your game don’t want to see anyone else with that belt!
John H // Oct 20, 2006 at 8:27 am
I’m glad to see that you are getting the attention and respect you deserve. Great shows with TJ and Josh aswell. I would just like to say keep up the good work, you are a great inspiration.
John
Cheri // Oct 21, 2006 at 8:51 pm
congrats sean, what a great fight, keep up the good work,
Chad // Oct 21, 2006 at 10:16 pm
Were all proud to know someone who has accomplished his dream…
Mike // Oct 22, 2006 at 8:12 pm
Sean, I’m glad both the LW division and you are back. I knew you would win, and know you will continue to win. Congrats on the belt and good luck in your training. ( I don’t wanna see that belt on anyone else for a long time)
-Mike.
Chace Gieske // Oct 23, 2006 at 2:11 am
Sean, congratulations on a great fight. My guess is you will be the champ for a very long time, because all I saw was pure domination. If he wouldn’t have grabbed the cage so much it would of been over earlier. Great job.
Roger // Oct 24, 2006 at 6:50 pm
Wow, you are an cardio maniac!!! I’m glad to see you with the gold because you truly deserve it. I know it had to be slippery with all that blood, but who’s next your gonna dominate?
Danny H. // Oct 30, 2006 at 5:28 pm
Sherk you are the champ and you deserve it. I’ve been a fan for years bro and am ecstatic to see you with that belt man. Your performance was utter domination. Florian’s a good fighter but here in NYC we say Boston sucks shit. HE’S NOT in your league!
Keith from Minnesota // Oct 31, 2006 at 8:50 pm
I had no doubt that you were bringing that UFC belt home to Minnesota. You were an Animal at 170, I feel sorry for all in the 155 weight class! Although there are a lot of talented fighters in the lightweight division, I can’t see any of them competing at your level. I don’t have to be able to predict the future to know that you will retire with that belt around your waist. You are an inspiration to us all!
Business // Nov 14, 2006 at 7:57 pm
Amazing performance, haven’t seen a fight as good since!!!
You made a new fan for life 🙂
Brittany // Nov 15, 2006 at 7:26 pm
Hey Sean! I just saw your fight. Amazing how such a nice guy can be so scary! (a side I haven’t seen). You were amazing though, you are very talented and have so much heart. Heal up that shoulder and get back out there! I need a trainer! Hope everything is going great with you.
“Xyience in Florida”
-Brittany-
Mike Stearns // Jan 4, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Congratulations Sean – Excellent job!! Nice to see your getting the recognition you deserve. All your hard work and determination is paying off. Your a great champion and I hope you keep the title for as long as you want!
Joe S from Minnesota // Jan 18, 2007 at 10:41 pm
Sean, It’s great seeing you fight!!! I also trained with MR.Nelson for a while at Minnesota Martial Arts Academy back in 95-96. It makes me feel wonderful to see such an insperation and talanted guy from back home. Congradulations !!! I hope you hold that title for a long time. You really deserve it. I stop at the academy every now and then and hope to see you there one day. Take care
Wess // Jan 20, 2007 at 3:47 am
Good Job Sean.I thought they were going to stop the fight for sure,but you toughed it out,and kicked Kenny’s Canadian butt! I hope you have the title for years to come,and dominate many more fighters.Good Luck!!