Sherman "The Tank" Pendergarst is the only active Heavyweight MMA "Champion" from the state of Maryland. Currently Sherman is living & training in Iowa with Miletich Fighting Systems, the #1 MMA team in the world . The Tank is a UFC veteran, current XFO Heavyweight champion, 2X defending World Fighting League's Super Heavyweight Champion, The Rampage in the Cage Heavyweight Champion, Xtreme Gladiators Heavyweight Champion and veteran of the first ever Yamma Pit Fighting Heavyweight Tournament. Sherman has competed in professional MMA events in the following states California, North Dakota, Illionis, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts.