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Suspended for failed drug test
Sherman has been suspended for nine months by the USADA following a failed drug test, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman tested positive for anastrozole, which is an anti-estrogen drug that is a banned substance for all athletes competing in the UFC. The test was administered before his most recent fight on May 13 when he defeated Ike Villanueva via TKO. Sherman will be ineligible to fight again until February 13, 2021.
Sherman tested positive for anastrozole, which is an anti-estrogen drug that is a banned substance for all athletes competing in the UFC. The test was administered before his most recent fight on May 13 when he defeated Ike Villanueva via TKO. Sherman will be ineligible to fight again until February 13, 2021.
Wins in return to UFC
Sherman defeated Ike Villanueva via TKO (strikes) at 0:49 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Wednesday in Jacksonville.
ANALYSIS
Sherman looked good in his first UFC bout in a year and a half. He applied constant pressure to the debuting Villanueva, and his opponent didn't possess the necessary skills to get out of the way of incoming fire. It's a nice story given the fact Sherman has had a rough go of it of late, but expectations must be kept in check. Sherman entered Wednesday's action with a 2-5 record in seven bouts with the UFC, and it seems highly unlikely this was anything more than Sherman taking advantage of inferior competition. Still, his victory ensures he will get another fight with the company and that wasn't guaranteed with a loss.
Sherman looked good in his first UFC bout in a year and a half. He applied constant pressure to the debuting Villanueva, and his opponent didn't possess the necessary skills to get out of the way of incoming fire. It's a nice story given the fact Sherman has had a rough go of it of late, but expectations must be kept in check. Sherman entered Wednesday's action with a 2-5 record in seven bouts with the UFC, and it seems highly unlikely this was anything more than Sherman taking advantage of inferior competition. Still, his victory ensures he will get another fight with the company and that wasn't guaranteed with a loss.
Ticketed for May 13 UFC bout
Sherman will square off against Ike Villanueva on the May 13 card in Jacksonville, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman fell out of the UFC ranks back in 2018 after three consecutive losses but has earned his way back in following three straight victories on a regional circuit. He takes on a UFC newcomer in Villanueva, who will debut at the age of 36 after four straight wins in Fury, including his most recent victory over former UFC fighter Rashad Coulter.
Sherman fell out of the UFC ranks back in 2018 after three consecutive losses but has earned his way back in following three straight victories on a regional circuit. He takes on a UFC newcomer in Villanueva, who will debut at the age of 36 after four straight wins in Fury, including his most recent victory over former UFC fighter Rashad Coulter.
Gases out in loss to Augusto Sakai Saturday
Sherman lost to Augusto Sakai via TKO (punches) at 4:03 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Sherman has a chin of granite and is stupidly tough. What he doesn't possess is a gas tank of any sort or any striking defense whatsoever. Any athleticism edge that Sherman had over Sakai was more than cancelled out by the fact Sherman was totally exhausted after just a few minutes. Sherman is entertaining and marketable, but he simply has too many holes in his game. A loser of three straight fights, Sherman seems likely to be handed his walking papers.
Sherman has a chin of granite and is stupidly tough. What he doesn't possess is a gas tank of any sort or any striking defense whatsoever. Any athleticism edge that Sherman had over Sakai was more than cancelled out by the fact Sherman was totally exhausted after just a few minutes. Sherman is entertaining and marketable, but he simply has too many holes in his game. A loser of three straight fights, Sherman seems likely to be handed his walking papers.
Headed to Sao Paulo
Sherman will take on Augusto Sakai in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Sao Paulo on Sept. 22, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman is a tough, 28-year-old product of Jackson-Wink MMA, but he simply hasn't been very effective during his time in the UFC. He's 2-6 with the promotion, and is coming off back-to-back losses to Justin Willis and Shamil Abdurakhimov. The UFC is doing him no favors with his next matchup, as he'll head to Sao Paulo to face a native Brazilian that is coming off back-to-back TKO victories. The two measure out almost identically, standing at 6-4 with 78-inch reaches. Sherman has a bit more experience under the UFC lights, but that matters little when the cage doors close and the crowd is screaming in favor of Sakai. Should Sherman come up short, there's at least a decent chance he'll be looking for another employer, despite his clear marketability generated by social media presence.
Sherman is a tough, 28-year-old product of Jackson-Wink MMA, but he simply hasn't been very effective during his time in the UFC. He's 2-6 with the promotion, and is coming off back-to-back losses to Justin Willis and Shamil Abdurakhimov. The UFC is doing him no favors with his next matchup, as he'll head to Sao Paulo to face a native Brazilian that is coming off back-to-back TKO victories. The two measure out almost identically, standing at 6-4 with 78-inch reaches. Sherman has a bit more experience under the UFC lights, but that matters little when the cage doors close and the crowd is screaming in favor of Sakai. Should Sherman come up short, there's at least a decent chance he'll be looking for another employer, despite his clear marketability generated by social media presence.