Chase Sherman

Born and raised in D'Iberville, Mississippi, Sherman played football at D'Iberville High School. He continued with the sport on a scholarship to Jones Junior College, before transferring to NCAA Division II Delta State University after two years. At Delta State, Sherman helped the team reach the Division II National Championship in 2010 as an offensive tackle.{{cite web|url=http://www.wlox.com/story/32530137/dibervilles-chase-sherman-ready-for-his-first-ufc-fight-in-salt-lake-city-next-month|title=D'Iberville's Chase Sherman ready for his first UFC fight in Salt Lake City next month|first=AJ|last=Giardina|date=26 July 2016 |publisher=}} Sherman also earned a bachelor's degree in sports management and exercise science from Delta State.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/chase-sherman|title=Chase Sherman|website=UFC|date=14 September 2018 }} In 2019, Sherman revealed that he had graduated from the fire academy, and is eligible to work as a firefighter.{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Chase-Sherman-Says-He-Was-Offered-Spot-on-the-Contender-Series-This-Summer-159877|title=Chase Sherman Says He Was Offered Spot on the Contender Series This Summer|date=August 9, 2019|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Cole Shelton}}

After amassing an amateur record of 4–0, Sherman made his professional debut in April 2014. Over the next two years he fought ten times and amassed a record of 9–1; all of his wins came by TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chase-Sherman-159319|title=Chase|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2017-06-17}}

Sherman made his promotional debut on August 6, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 92 against Justin Ledet.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/report-newcomers-chase-sherman-justin-ledet-set-for-ufc-fight-night-92-in-salt-lake-city|title=Newcomers Chase Sherman, Justin Ledet set for UFC Fight Night 92 in Salt Lake City|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-07-02|accessdate=2016-07-02}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/ufc-fight-night-92-results-justin-ledet-outworks-chase-sherman-in-curtain-jerker-slugfest|title=UFC Fight Night 92 results: Justin Ledet outworks Chase Sherman in curtain-jerker slugfest|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-08-06|accessdate=2016-08-06}}

Sherman next faced Walt Harris on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/walt-harris-vs-chase-sherman-added-to-ufc-fight-night-103-in-phoenix|title=Walt Harris vs. Chase Sherman added to UFC Fight Night 103 in Phoenix|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-11-28|accessdate=2016-11-28}} He lost the fight by knockout in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/01/ufc-fight-night-103-results-big-ticket-walt-harris-gives-chase-sherman-ticket-to-lights-out|title=UFC Fight Night 103 results: 'Big Ticket' Walt Harris gives Chase Sherman ticket to lights out|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-01-15|accessdate=2017-01-15}}

For his third fight for the promotion, Sherman was scheduled to face Dmitry Poberezhets at UFC 211 on May 13, 2017. However, Poberezhets was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by newcomer Rashad Coulter.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-211-gets-two-late-fights-added-including-replacement-bringing-card-to-14-total|title=UFC 211 gets two late fights added, including replacement, bringing card to 14 total|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-05-02|accessdate=2017-05-02}} Sherman won the fight by knockout in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/ufc-211-results-chase-sherman-finally-stops-rashad-coulter-in-crazy-heavyweight-slugfest|title=UFC 211 results: Chase Sherman finally stops Rashad Coulter in crazy heavyweight slugfest|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|accessdate=2017-05-13|date=2017-05-13}} The back-and-forth action earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-211-Bonuses-Miocic-Knight-Sherman-Coulter-Pocket-3650K-Awards-121413|title=UFC 211 bonuses: Miocic, Knight, Sherman, Coulter pocket $50K Awards|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|accessdate=2017-05-14|date=2017-05-14}}

Prior to his fourth fight in UFC, Sherman revealed he had signed a new, four-fight contract with UFC.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/7/21/15987084/chase-sherman-explains-what-led-to-him-becoming-ufcs-gif-king|title=Chase Sherman explains what led to him becoming UFC's gif king|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|date=2017-07-21}}

For his next fight, Sherman was tapped as a short notice replacement for Christian Colombo and faced Damian Grabowski on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25.{{cite news|url=http://mma.pl/chase-sherman-nowym-rywalem-damiana-grabowskiego-na-ufc-on-fox-25/|title=Chase Sherman is Damian Grabowski's new rival on UFC on Fox 25!|publisher=mma.pl|author=Monika Bobrycka|date=2017-06-22|accessdate=2017-06-22|language=pl}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-on-fox-25-results-aggressive-chase-sherman-wins-unanimous-decision-vs-damian-grabowski|title=UFC on FOX 25 results: Aggressive Chase Sherman wins unanimous decision vs. Damian Grabowski|date=2017-07-22|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-23|language=en-US}}

Sherman faced Shamil Abdurakhimov on November 25, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 122.{{cite news|url=https://mma-today.com/exclusive-chase-sherman-vs-shamil-abdurakhimov-works-ufc-shanghai|title=Chase Sherman vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov in the works for UFC Shanghai|publisher=mma-today.com|author=Nolan King|date=2017-10-02|accessdate=2017-10-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003075246/https://mma-today.com/exclusive-chase-sherman-vs-shamil-abdurakhimov-works-ufc-shanghai|archive-date=2017-10-03|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-122-results-shamil-abdurakhimov-rebounds-with-84-second-ko-of-chase-sherman|title=UFC Fight Night 122 results: Shamil Abdurakhimov rebounds with 84-second KO of Chase Sherman|date=2017-11-25|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-26|language=en-US}}

Sherman faced Justin Willis on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/03/chase-sherman-vs-justin-willis-ufc-fight-night-128-atlantic-city-new-jersey-mma|title=Chase Sherman vs. Justin Willis booked for UFC Fight Night 128 in Atlantic City|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2018-03-15|accessdate=2018-03-16}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-fight-night-128-results-justin-willis-outlasts-chase-sherman-slugfest|title=UFC Fight Night 128 results: Justin Willis outlasts Chase Sherman in sometime-slugfest|date=2018-04-22|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-04-22|language=en-US}}

In what marked the last fight of his contract, Sherman faced Augusto Sakai at UFC Fight Night 137 on September 22, 2018.{{Cite news|url=http://mmadna.nl/chase-sherman-vs-augusto-sakai-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-sao-paulo-card/|title=Chase Sherman vs. Augusto Sakai toegevoegd aan UFC São Paulo card|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2018-08-30|work=MMA DNA|access-date=2022-01-22|language=nl}} He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/ufc-sao-paulo-results-augusto-sakai-victorious-in-ufc-debut-pounds-out-chase-sherman|title=UFC Sao Paulo results: Augusto Sakai victorious in UFC debut, pounds out Chase Sherman|date=2018-09-23|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-09-23|language=en-US}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/09/chase-sherman-back-against-wall-contract-fight-ufc-sao-paulo|title=Chase Sherman: 'My back's against the wall' in contract fight at UFC Sao Paulo|author=Abbey Subhan|date=September 21, 2018|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}

Sherman made his comeback to Island Fights 51 on December 21, 2018, against Frank Tate. He won by TKO in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Morgan |first1=John |title=Island Fights 51 results: DWCS alum Mike Davis, UFC vet Chase Sherman pick up stoppage wins |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2018/12/island-fights-51-results-dwcs-alum-mike-davis-ufc-vet-chase-sherman-pick-up-stoppage-wins |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=22 December 2018 |access-date=9 August 2021}}

Sherman next faced Jeremy May on February 7, 2019, at Island Fights 52.{{cite web |last1=Van Auken |first1=David |title=Island Fights 52 Co Main Event Chase Sherman vs Jeremy May |url=https://fightbananas.com/island-fights-52-co-main-event-chase-sherman-vs-jeremy-may/ |website=fightbananas.com |date=8 February 2019 |access-date=9 August 2021}} He won the fight by TKO in the very first round.{{cite web |last1=Tees |first1=David |title=Island Fights 52 Result: Brok Weaver vs. James Freeman Headlines, Plus UFC Vet Chase Sherman In Action! |url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/results/live-coverage-discussion-island-fights-52-tonight-10pm-est |website=fightful.com |access-date=9 August 2021}}

Sherman faced Rashaun Jackson on May 9, 2019, at Island Fights 56. He won the fight by TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://fightbananas.com/island-fights-56-live-results/|title=Island Fights 56 Live Results|date=May 9, 2019|author=David Van Auken|website=fightbananas.com}}

Sherman was then set to fight former M-1 Global Heavyweight Champion Kenny Garner on April 11, 2020, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite podcast|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9wcVNOM2o2Yw/episode/NGM2Y2Q2Y2EtMGQ2NS00NGYwLTllNzAtODQ0N2U4ZmQ0M2I4?ved=0CAsQzsICahcKEwiYnuuSmtTpAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQDA|host=Mike Heck|date=May 20, 2020|title=What the Heck: Episode 8 - Colby Covington, Chase Sherman & Kevin Holland}}

Sherman returned to UFC and faced Ike Villanueva on May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.{{Cite web|title=Chase Sherman returns to the UFC, faces Fury FC champ Ike Villanueva on May 13|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/05/chase-sherman-vs-ike-villanueva-targeted-for-may-13-ufc-event|date=2020-05-02|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2020-05-03}} Outclassing Villanueva on the feet, Sherman won the fight via technical knockout in round two.{{Cite web|title=UFC Jacksonville Results: Chase Sherman Impresses In Octagon Return|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/13/ufc-jacksonville-results-sherman-impresses-in-his-return-to-the-octagon/|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-05-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-13}} Sherman received nine month USADA suspension for testing positive for Anastrozole from a in-competition sample collected on May 13, 2020. He became eligible to fight again on February 13, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-20|title=UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman accepts nine-month USADA suspension|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/10/ufc-chase-sherman-usada-suspension-accepted|access-date=2020-10-21|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}

Sherman was scheduled to face Parker Porter on April 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 22.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/1/29/22256679/chase-sherman-vs-parker-porter-added-to-april-17-ufc-event|title=Chase Sherman vs. Parker Porter added to April 17 UFC event|website=mmafighting.com|author=Steven Marrocco and Mike Heck|date=2021-01-29|access-date=2021-01-29}} However, Porter was removed from the event for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Andrei Arlovski.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/7/22372820/with-parker-porter-out-andrei-arlovski-steps-in-to-face-chase-sherman-at-ufc-vegas-24|title=With Parker Porter out, Andrei Arlovski steps in to face Chase Sherman at UFC Vegas 24|publisher= www.mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck and Damon Martin|date=2021-04-07|access-date=2021-04-07}} Sherman lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-04-18|title=UFC Vegas 24 Results: Andrei Arlovski Shows Deep Gas Tank Against Chase Sherman|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/18/ufc-vegas-24-results-andrei-arlovski-vs-chase-sherman/|access-date=2021-04-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Sherman faced Parker Porter on August 21, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 29.{{Cite web|last=Heck|first=Mike|date=2021-05-08|title=Chase Sherman vs. Parker Porter rebooked for UFC event on Aug. 21|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/8/22426856/chase-sherman-vs-parker-porter-rebooked-for-ufc-event-on-aug-21|access-date=2021-05-10|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-08-22|title=UFC Vegas 34 Results: Parker Porter Batters Chase Sherman|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/22/ufc-vegas-34-results-parker-porter/|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

As the last bout of his prevailing contract, Sherman faced Jake Collier on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.{{Cite web|last=Boussenaf|first=Jamal|date=2021-10-26|title=Ontmoeting tussen Chase Sherman en Jake Collier op 15 januari|url=https://mmadna.nl/ontmoeting-tussen-chase-sherman-en-jake-collier-op-15-januari/|access-date=2022-01-22|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} He lost the bout via rear-naked choke submission in round one.{{Cite web|last=Gibbons|first=Justin|date=2022-01-15|title=UFC Vegas 46: Jake Collier Submits Chase Sherman in First Round|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/15/ufc-vegas-46-results-jake-collier/|access-date=2022-01-16|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

After the loss, it was announced that Sherman's contract was not renewed.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2022-04-12 |title=UFC releases heavyweight veteran Chase Sherman |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/12/23022142/chase-sherman-released-ufc-heavyweight |access-date=2022-04-12 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Sherman was re-signed by the UFC four days after he was released the second time, as he replaced Tanner Boser against Alexander Romanov at UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/4/19/23032739/with-tanner-boser-out-alexandr-romanov-now-faces-chase-sherman-at-ufc-vegas-52|title=With Tanner Boser out, Alexandr Romanov now faces Chase Sherman at UFC Vegas 52|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2022-04-19|access-date=2022-04-19}} However, the fight was cancelled when Sherman was deemed unable to compete due to a "minor heath issue" on the day of the event and the pair was rescheduled for UFC on ESPN 35.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2022/4/23/23039073/chase-sherman-late-scratch-from-ufc-vegas-52-bout-with-alexandr-romanov|title=Chase Sherman late scratch from UFC Vegas 52 bout with Alexandr Romanov|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2022-04-23|access-date=2022-04-23}} Sherman lost the fight via keylock submission in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-04-30 |title=UFC Vegas 53: Alexander Romanov Smashes, Submits Chase Sherman Early |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/30/ufc-vegas-53-alexander-romanov-smashes-submits-chase-sherman-round-one/ |access-date=2022-05-01 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Sherman faced Jared Vanderaa on July 9, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev.{{Cite web |last=ATSteveDuncan |date=2022-06-27 |title=Jared Vanderaa vs. Chase Sherman agregado a UFC Vegas 58 |url=https://mma.uno/jared-vanderaa-vs-chase-sherman-agregado-a-ufc-vegas-58/ |access-date=2022-06-27 |website=MMA.uno |language=es}} He won the fight via TKO in round three.{{Cite web |last=Law |first=Eddie |date=2022-07-09 |title=UFC Vegas 58: Chase Sherman Takes TKO Victory Over Vanderaa |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/09/ufc-vegas-58-chase-sherman-takes-tko-victory-vanderaa/ |access-date=2022-07-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/platform/amp/2022/7/10/23202381/ufc-vegas-58-bonuses-michael-johnson-and-jamie-mullarkey-earn-50k-each-for-fight-of-the-night-war|title=UFC Vegas 58 bonuses: Michael Johnson and Jamie Mullarkey earn $50k each for Fight of the Night war|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Ryan Harkness|date=2022-07-10|access-date=2022-07-10}}

Sherman was scheduled to face Josh Parisian on November 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 214.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-10-04 |title=Heavyweights Josh Parisian, Chase Sherman Collide at UFC's Nov. 5 Event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/04/heavyweights-josh-parisian-chase-sherman-collide-ufcs-nov-5-event/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} However, Parisian pulled out of the fight hours before it was to take place due to medical issues.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-05 |title=Josh Parisian out of UFC Fight Night 214 hours before bout against Chase Sherman |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-fight-night-214-news-josh-parisian-out-vs-chase-sherman-emergency-room-visit |access-date=2022-11-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Sherman faced Waldo Cortes-Acosta on November 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 215.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/chase-sherman-vs-waldo-cortes-acosta-ufc-fight-night-215-mma-booking-matchup-announcement|title=Chase Sherman vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta set for UFC Fight Night 215|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Staff|date=2022-11-08|access-date=2022-11-08}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-11-19 |title=UFC Vegas 65: Waldo Cortes-Acosta Gets Past Tough Chase Sherman |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/19/ufc-vegas-65-chase-sherman-vs-waldo-cortes-acosta/ |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Sherman was scheduled to face Chris Barnett on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287.{{Cite web |last=ATSteveDuncan |date=2023-02-14 |title=Chris Barnett vs. Chase Sherman agregado a UFC 287 |url=https://mma.uno/chris-barnett-vs-chase-sherman-agregado-a-ufc-287/ |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. |language=es}} However, Barnett pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in early April and was replaced by Karl Williams.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Karl Williams Replaces Chris Barnett, Meets Chase Sherman at UFC 287 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Karl-Williams-Replaces-Chris-Barnett-Meets-Chase-Sherman-at-UFC-287-189582 |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} In turn, Sherman withdrew the day of the event due to a medical issue and the bout was scrapped.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/4/8/23675723/karl-williams-vs-chase-sherman-pulled-from-ufc-287|title=Karl Williams vs. Chase Sherman pulled from UFC 287|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee|date=2023-04-08|access-date=2023-04-08}}

Sherman was rescheduled against Karl William on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC 4, losing the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-05-13 |title=UFC Charlotte: Karl Williams Wins Unanimous Decision Over Chase Sherman |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/13/ufc-charlotte-karl-williams-wins-unanimous-decision-over-chase-sherman/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

After the loss, it was reported on May 16 that Sherman was no longer on the UFC roster.{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2023-05-16 |title=Jessica-Rose Clark, two others are no longer on UFC roster |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/16/23725641/jessica-rose-clark-two-others-are-no-longer-on-ufc-roster |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}

Sherman faced Carl Seumanutafa at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6 on October 28, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-jorge-masvidal-gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-fight-card-nelson-vs-belcher|title=12 former UFC fighters added to Jorge Masvidal's Gambred Bareknuckle MMA event|website=MMA Junkie|date=2023-10-05|access-date=2023-10-14}} He won the fight via knockout in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Alan Belcher Notches Split-Decision Victory Against Roy Nelson at Gamebred FC 6 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alan-Belcher-Notches-SplitDecision-Victory-Against-Roy-Nelson-at-Gamebred-FC-6-191685 |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

Sherman faced Alex Nicholson at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7 on March 2, 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-11-former-fighters-gamebred-bareknuckle-jorge-masvidal|title=11 former UFC fighters set to compete at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-02-15|access-date=2024-02-27}} Sherman won the fight by a left-hook knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/02/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-7-dos-santos-vs-belcher-results/|title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7: Dos Santos vs. Belcher Results|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2024-03-02|access-date=2024-03-02}}

Sherman was scheduled to face Greg Hardy on November 15, 2024 at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/09/ufc-veterans-greg-hardy-chase-sherman-gamebred-bareknuckle-mma|title=UFC veterans Greg Hardy, Chase Sherman to clash at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matthew Wells|date=2024-09-13|access-date=2024-09-13}} However, Hardy withdrew for unknown reasons and as replaced by Maurice Greene. He lost the bout by a standing guillotine-choke submission.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/11/gamebred-bareknuckle-mma-8-live-stream-results-costa-vs-davis|title=Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8 live video stream, official results|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-11-15|access-date=2024-11-17}}

In the spring of 2019, Sherman signed a contract with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. He faced Sam Shewmaker at Bare Knuckle FC 5 on April 6, 2019. The bout ended in a split draw.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/04/bare-knuckle-fc-5-artem-lobov-jason-knight-classic-fight|title=Bare Knuckle FC 5 results: Artem Lobov wins thrilling brawl over Jason Knight|date=April 7, 2019|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Dave Doyle}}

In his second fight for the promotion, Sherman challenged Arnold Adams for the BKFC heavyweight title and Police Gazette Bare Knuckle title at Bare Knuckle FC 7 on August 10, 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Segura |first1=Danny |title=BKFC 7 Results: Jim Alers stops Leonard Garcia, Chase Sherman wins heavyweight title |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/8/11/20800447/bkfc-7-results-jim-alers-stops-leonard-garcia-chase-sherman-wins-heavyweight-title |website=mmafighting.com |date=11 August 2019 |access-date=9 August 2021}}

Sherman was then set to defend the titles against Joey Beltran at Bare Knuckle FC 9 on November 16, 2019.{{cite web |title=BKFC 18 books 4 title fights including Joey Beltran, Hector Lombard, Joe Riggs and Thiago Alves – MMA Root |url=https://mma-root.com/bkfc-18-books-4-title-fights-including-joey-beltran-hector-lombard-joe-riggs-and-thiago-alves-mma-root/ |website=mma-root.com |access-date=9 August 2021}} After a hard-fought five rounds, Sherman lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/11/17/20968695/bkfc-9-results-jason-knight-avenges-loss-artem-lobov-fifth-round-ko-joey-beltran-heavyweight-title|title=BKFC 9 Results: Jason Knight avenges loss to Artem Lobov with fifth-round KO, Joey Beltran captures heavyweight title|date=November 17, 2019|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Alexander K. Lee}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Rashad Coulter}}
• Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Jared Vanderaa}}

• Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
• BKFC Heavyweight Championship (one time; former)
• Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship(one time; former)

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|18–13

|Maurice Greene

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 8

|{{dts|2024|November|15}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:26

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|{{small|Bare knuckle MMA.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|18–12

|Alex Nicholson

|KO (punch)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 7

|{{dts|2024|March|2}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:57

|Orlando, Florida, United States

|{{small|Bare knuckle MMA.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|17–12

|Carl Seumanutafa

|KO (elbow and punches)

|Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 6

|{{dts|2023|November|10}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:34

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|{{small|Bare knuckle MMA.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–12

|Karl Williams

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida

|{{dts|2023|May|13}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–11

|Waldo Cortes-Acosta

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba

|{{dts|2022|November|19}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

||Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|16–10

|Jared Vanderaa

|TKO (punches)

|UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev

|{{dts|2022|July|9}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:10

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–10

|Alexander Romanov

|Submission (keylock)

|UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera

|{{dts|2022|April|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:11

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–9

|Jake Collier

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze

|{{dts|2022|January|15}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:26

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–8

|Parker Porter

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum

|{{dts|2021|August|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–7

|Andrei Arlovski

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Gastelum

|{{dts|2021|April|17}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–6

|Ike Villanueva

|TKO (punches and elbow)

|UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira

|{{dts|2020|May|13}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:49

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–6

|Rashaun Jackson

|TKO (punches)

|Island Fights 56

|{{dts|2019|May|9}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:59

|Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–6

|Jeremy May

|TKO (leg kicks)

|Island Fights 52

|{{dts|2019|February|7}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:18

|Pensacola, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–6

|Frank Tate

|TKO (punches)

|Island Fights 51

|{{dts|2018|December|21}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:05

|Pensacola, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–6

|Augusto Sakai

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders

|{{dts|2018|September|22}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:03

|São Paulo, Brazil

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–5

|Justin Willis

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee

|{{dts|2018|April|21}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–4

|Shamil Abdurakhimov

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum

|{{dts|2017|November|25}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:24

|Shanghai, China

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–3

|Damian Grabowski

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum

|{{dts|2017|July|22}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Uniondale, New York, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–3

|Rashad Coulter

|KO (elbow)

|UFC 211

|{{dts|2017|May|13}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|3:36

|Dallas, Texas, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–3

|Walt Harris

|KO (knee and punch)

|UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn

|{{dts|2017|January|15}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:41

|Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|9–2

|Justin Ledet

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres

|{{dts|2016|August|06}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–1

|Jack May

|TKO (leg injury)

|Titan FC 38

|{{dts|2016|April|30}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:56

|Miami, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 8–1

| Sammy Collingwood

|KO (punches)

| Island Fights 37

| {{dts|2016|March|11}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:03

| Pensacola, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center| 7–1

|Russ Johnson

|KO (punch)

| FFI: Blood and Sand 17

|{{dts|2015|June|27}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:40

| Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–1

|Brad Johnson

|TKO (punches)

|FFI: Blood and Sand 16

|{{dts|2015|March|14}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:00

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|5–1

|Alex Nicholson

|TKO (punches)

|Island Fights 31

|{{dts|2014|December|05}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|N/A

|Pensacola, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–0

|Wes Little

|TKO (punches)

|FFI: Blood and Sand 15

|{{dts|2014|November|1}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:00

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0

|Alex Rozman

|TKO (leg kick)

|Island Fights 30

|{{dts|2014|November|1}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|N/A

|Pensacola, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Justin Thornton

|TKO (punches)

|Island Fights 28

|{{dts|2014|May|09}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:01

|Pensacola, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Chris Jensen

|TKO (punches)

|Atlas Fights: Battle on Mobile Bay

|{{dts|2014|April|12}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:11

|Mobile, Alabama, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Braxton Smith

|TKO (punches)

|V3 Fights: Johnson vs. Johnson

|{{dts|2014|January|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:08

|Memphis, Tennessee, United States

|

{{end}}

{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Chase|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chase-Sherman-159319|access-date=2021-08-22|website=Sherdog}}

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|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–1–1

|Joey Beltran

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bare Knuckle FC 9

|{{dts|2019|November|16}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|{{small|Lost the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0–1

|Arnold Adams

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bare Knuckle FC 7

|{{dts|2019|August|10}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|{{small|Won the BKFC Heavyweight Championship & Police Gazette Heavyweight American Championship.}}

|-

|{{draw}}Draw

|align=center|0–0–1

|Sam Shewmaker

|Draw (split)

|Bare Knuckle FC 5

|{{dts|2019|April|6}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:00

|Biloxi, Mississippi, United States

|

|-

{{end}}

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