JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Chase Sherman beat Ike Villanueva with a second-round TKO Wednesday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN+ 29 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Take a look inside the fight with Sherman, who returned to the UFC after three straight first-round knockouts outside the promotion.
Result: Chase Sherman def. Ike Villanueva via TKO (strikes) – Round 2, 0:49
Updated records: Sherman (15-6 MMA, 3-5 UFC), Villanueva (16-10 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stat: Sherman outstruck Villanueva 51-16 and spoiled his promotional debut.
Sherman on the fight’s key moment
“The first round was a little bit rusty – I got hit more than I’d like to. But I went out there, made the adjustments and got the win.”
Sherman on making improvements
“I’m very happy. (It’s) just another go at it, and more mature. I’ve grown as a fighter and grown as a man, and now it’s time to properly take the steps that I need.”
Sherman on what he wants next
“I’m not taking any more short-notice fights. I know I took this one, but that was just to get (back in the UFC). But I mean it this time. No more (expletive) short-notice fights. I’m going to buckle down and train like I need to. I’m going to get the opponents – I’m not going to worry about being a company man. I’m going to take care of myself.”
To hear more from Sherman, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
Chase Sherman done being a 'company man' after big win in UFC return
