Recognized for his role in the resurgence of the UFC's lightweight division, Sherk became the first UFC Lightweight Champion since the division was re-introduced by the UFC, which he won in a Fight of the Night-award performance against Kenny Florian at UFC 69.
Recognized for his role in the resurgence of the UFC's lightweight division, Sherk became the first UFC Lightweight Champion since the division was re-introduced by the UFC. He successfully defended the UFC Lightweight Championship against Hermes Franca at UFC 73, after he won the title in a Fight of the Night-award performance against Kenny Florian at UFC 69.