Sherk vs Dunham targeted for UFC 119

http://mmajunkie.com/news/19849/evan-dunham-and-sean-sherk-targeted-for-lightweight-matchup-at-ufc-119.mma
Former lightweight champion Sean Sherk (33-4-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC) is expected
to clash with fast-rising prospect Evan Dunham (11-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at
UFC 119.

Damn, was hoping him and Sotuoriplos would have a showdown. Could be good though still.

If Sherk doesn't pull out due to injury... Again

Ring rust makes me worry but Sean Sherk is still a top five type of talent. This is just the fight he needs.

yes but can he contend with a guy as long and smothering as Dunham? Dude just worked Tyson Griffin without much of a problem, if it wasn't for the fact that Tyson is incredibly tough and very difficult to submit he likely would have been finished in the second or third.

Sherk worked him pretty good too. If Sean avoids striking with the kid and works his game pre 2008 he should win.

I give Dunham a very slight edge, because Sherk is a vet, but he has not been impressive in his last 3 bouts and has only 5 fights in the last 4 years. Silva better have a back-up LW ready to replace Sherk in case he pulls out again too.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Sherk worked him pretty good too. If Sean avoids striking with the kid and works his game pre 2008 he should win.

+1

Why did Sherk forget about his strength and wrestling?

Dunham by ass whoopin

Farmer1906 wrote:

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Sherk worked him pretty good too. If Sean avoids striking with the kid and works his game pre 2008 he should win.

+1

Why did Sherk forget about his strength and wrestling?

That is a damn good question, but only his strength will count here. Dunham might claim BJJ as his primary, but he is training at Xtreme Couture and before that was with the wrestle first organization known as Teamquest. Should be a good fight though.

Dunham wins IMO

the Tyson fight shocked me

A fighter with Dunham's length will likely make Sherk avoid a standup fight and go back to using his wrestling. You would hope so atleast

I don't know if Sherk can shoot without getting stuffed by Dunham, he has a knack for keeping people at bay with his reach and his low stance usually gives him plenty of time to sprawl.

i expect DUnham to get Sherk on his back and keep him there

It also appears they are doing a "Jon Jones" technique with this guy and building him slowly. I think he has really impressed the UFC brass with his style and game planning. I thought Tyson was going to be a real problem for him and he didn't seem phased or unprepared for anything.

ya he spanked tyson it was impressive

Lets hope and pray Sherk doesn't get injured during camp.

Bad matchup for Sherk. If he abandons his standup he could win but I bet he'll trade with Dunham.

If he does that Bigs, it will lead to damage and bad TD attempts which leads to an ass kicking via BJJ, particularly some very slick BJJ that evans has.

Andrew the Raider King wrote:

If he does that Bigs, it will lead to damage and bad TD attempts which leads to an ass kicking via BJJ, particularly some very slick BJJ that evans has.

Dunham should keep this one standing. Sherk has the wrestling to negate his BJJ. Sherk has also fallen in love with striking, which is a good thing for Dunham.