Chase Sherman
Vanilla Gorilla
USA
No longer part of UFC
Sherman is no longer part of the UFC's roster, according to MMAJunkie.com.
ANALYSIS
Sherman has a 12-1 record outside the UFC. But as part of the promotion, he went 4-11 across two separate runs. The second run, which lasted from May 2020 to his 2023 release, was worse. Sherman logged both a 2-6 record and only one win post-2020.
Sherman has a 12-1 record outside the UFC. But as part of the promotion, he went 4-11 across two separate runs. The second run, which lasted from May 2020 to his 2023 release, was worse. Sherman logged both a 2-6 record and only one win post-2020.
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Falls to 1-6 in past seven bouts
Sherman lost to Karl Williams via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 28-29) at UFC on ABC 4 on Saturday in Charlotte.
ANALYSIS
Facing an opponent that is extremely reliant on his wrestling game for success, Sherman's takedown defense held up, giving him a fighting chance to emerge victorious. He stuffed 9-of-10 takedown attempts from Williams, allowing his opponent just 2:35 worth of control time. Ultimately, however, Chase was never to generate enough consistent offense of his own to pull the upset. Sherman has lost back-to-back fights and 1-6 in his last seven dating back to April 2021. His record over the course of two stints with the UFC is 4-11. There wouldn't appear to be any chance Sherman gets another shot with the company, but who knows at this point?
Facing an opponent that is extremely reliant on his wrestling game for success, Sherman's takedown defense held up, giving him a fighting chance to emerge victorious. He stuffed 9-of-10 takedown attempts from Williams, allowing his opponent just 2:35 worth of control time. Ultimately, however, Chase was never to generate enough consistent offense of his own to pull the upset. Sherman has lost back-to-back fights and 1-6 in his last seven dating back to April 2021. His record over the course of two stints with the UFC is 4-11. There wouldn't appear to be any chance Sherman gets another shot with the company, but who knows at this point?
Fight rescheduled
Sherman will face off against Karl Williams at UFC Charlotte on May 13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman, who was forced to withdraw from their previously scheduled bout due to a medical issue, will take on Williams in May. The 33-year-old fighter will look to bounce back after losing five of his last six fights.
Sherman, who was forced to withdraw from their previously scheduled bout due to a medical issue, will take on Williams in May. The 33-year-old fighter will look to bounce back after losing five of his last six fights.
Fight cancelled Saturday
Sherman's fight against Karl Williams on Saturday has been canceled due to a medical issue related to Sherman, MMA Junkie reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman (16-11 MMA, 4-10 UFC) wanted to get back in the win column after a loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in November, a bout that marked his fifth defeat across his last six fights. There aren't many details regarding the specifics of the medical issue, and Williams ended up being compensated for the cancellation.
Sherman (16-11 MMA, 4-10 UFC) wanted to get back in the win column after a loss to Waldo Cortes-Acosta in November, a bout that marked his fifth defeat across his last six fights. There aren't many details regarding the specifics of the medical issue, and Williams ended up being compensated for the cancellation.
Opponent change at UFC 287
Sherman will now face Karl Williams in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 287 on April 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman was originally scheduled to face Chris Barnett on the prelims, but Barnett was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reasons. He now draws an 8-1 heavyweight in the 33-year-old Williams, who emerged victorious in his official UFC debut against Lukasz Brzeski in March. It's a tough break for Sherman, who will go from a reasonable favorite to a sizable betting underdog.
Sherman was originally scheduled to face Chris Barnett on the prelims, but Barnett was forced to withdraw due to undisclosed reasons. He now draws an 8-1 heavyweight in the 33-year-old Williams, who emerged victorious in his official UFC debut against Lukasz Brzeski in March. It's a tough break for Sherman, who will go from a reasonable favorite to a sizable betting underdog.
Facing Chris Barnett in April
Sherman agreed to face Chris Barnett in a heavyweight bout at UFC 287 on April 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Sherman lost via unanimous decision to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 65 in November, which was his fifth loss in his past six bouts. Barnett has alternated wins and losses over his past five fights and is coming off a TKO win against Jake Collier in September. This is likely a significant bout for Sherman with his future in the promotion potentially at stake.
Sherman lost via unanimous decision to Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC Vegas 65 in November, which was his fifth loss in his past six bouts. Barnett has alternated wins and losses over his past five fights and is coming off a TKO win against Jake Collier in September. This is likely a significant bout for Sherman with his future in the promotion potentially at stake.