| Ed Herman | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Herman in 2022 | |
| Born | Edward Benson Herman (1980-10-02)October 2, 1980 (age 45) Vancouver, Washington, United States |
| Other names | Short Fuse |
| Residence | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Team | Team Quest (1999–2010)[2] Trials MMA (2010–2015)[3] American Top Team Portland (2015–present)[3] |
| Rank | Black belt inBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4][5][6]underFabiano Scherner[7] |
| Years active | 2003–2023 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 43 |
| Wins | 26 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 14 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 16 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 6 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Edward Benson Herman (born October 2, 1980) is an American former professionalmixed martial artist who competed in theLight Heavyweight division of theUltimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 2003 to 2023, Herman was a finalist onSpikeTV'sThe Ultimate Fighter 3, and has also competed forStrikeforce andPancrase.
At the time of his retirement, Herman had the longest uninterrupted tenure on the active roster in the UFC (made promotional debut on June 24, 2006).[8]
Herman was born and primarily raised inVancouver, Washington,[9][10] by his father who competed inwrestling forThe University of Iowa. Herman attendedColumbia River High School where he competed in wrestling and football during his junior and senior years. Shortly after high school Herman began training in mixed martial arts atTeam Quest.[11]
After compiling a 4–1 record under the SportFight banner, a 24 year old Ed Herman would capture the light heavyweight championship against eventualUFC light heavyweight championGlover Teixeira at SF 9: Respect.[12] After the bout Glover would go on a 20 fight, 9 year unbeaten streak.[13] Herman would never defend the belt, and shortly after would be selected to be a participant on SpikeTV'sThe Ultimate Fighter.
While on the third season ofThe Ultimate Fighter, he won a preliminary victory against Danny Abaddi viaarmbar submission. In the semifinals, he defeatedRory Singer viarear-naked choke submission. He then lost toKendall Grove in the finals by unanimous decision. Despite his loss, Herman was subsequently awarded a contract by UFC presidentDana White based on his performance.
Herman made his UFC debut atThe Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale, where he lost toKendall Grove in the finals by unanimous decision.
Herman lost his second fight toJason MacDonald atOrtiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter viatriangle choke submission in round one.
AtUFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon, Herman scored his first UFC victory in aCatchweight contest defeating Chris Price viaarmbar midway through round one. At the weigh in Herman made the 186 lb limit however Price did not take to the scales, coming back later that evening to record 192 lb.
Herman won his second consecutive UFC fight by defeatingScott Smith viarear-naked choke submission. This fight was held atUFC 72 inBelfast, Northern Ireland. Herman wonSubmission of the Night honors for his performance.
In Herman's fourth UFC fight, he took on Canadian fighterJoe Doerksen atUFC 78 who held a prior victory over Herman via submission. Herman avenged that loss, winning the fight by knocking Doerksen out in the third round and receivingKnockout of the Night honors in the process.
AtUFC 83, Herman took on undefeated Brazilian fighterDemian Maia. Herman lost to Maia bytriangle choke submission in the second round.
AtUFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer, Herman lost by split decision toAlan Belcher.
Herman's next fight came atUFC 97, where he defeatedDavid Loiseau via unanimous decision.
In his fight againstAaron Simpson, Herman's knee was caught in a bad position near the end of the first-round during a takedown, with his opponent landing on the knee. Herman most likely sustained a serious injury at this point, visibly having trouble putting any weight on the injured leg after the round ended. Herman seemed to recover, and answered the bell for the second round. Early in the second, however, Herman further injured his knee attempting a high-kick, causing him to collapse to the mat in pain and the fight to be stopped.
Herman facedTim Credeur on June 4, 2011, atThe Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale,[14] winning viaTKO 48 seconds into the first round.
Herman then stepped in to replace an injuredTom Lawlor againstKyle Noke atUFC on Versus 5 on August 14, 2011.[15] Herman defeated Noke by submission (heel hook) in the first round.[16]
Herman facedClifford Starks on February 4, 2012, atUFC 143.[17] He won the fight via submission in the second round.
Herman facedJake Shields on August 11, 2012, atUFC 150.[18] Herman lost to Shields via unanimous decision. However, on October 12, 2012, it was revealed that Shields has tested positive for a banned substance and the result was overturned to a No Contest.[19]
For theStrikeforce promotion's final show, Herman was allowed to step away from the UFC for one fight and signed to faceRonaldo Souza atStrikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine on January 12, 2013.[20] Herman took the fight after severalUFC fighters turned it down. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Herman facedTrevor Smith on July 27, 2013, atUFC on Fox 8.[21] He won the fight by split decision. The win also earned Herman his secondFight of the Night bonus award.[22]
Herman was expected to faceRafael Natal on November 16, 2013, atUFC 167.[23] However, Natal was pulled from the pairing with Herman in favor of a bout withTim Kennedy on November 6, 2013, in the event headliner atUFC Fight Night 31.[24] Herman instead facedThales Leites.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Herman facedRafael Natal on May 10, 2014, atUFC Fight Night 40.[26] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Herman was expected to faceDerek Brunson on December 13, 2014, atUFC on Fox 13.[27] However, the fight was scrapped just hours before the fight, as Brunson was stricken with a stomach ailment.[28] Subsequently, the bout with Brunson was rescheduled and took place on January 31, 2015, atUFC 183.[29] Herman lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Herman facedTim Boetsch in a light heavyweight bout on January 17, 2016, atUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz.[30][31] He won the fight via TKO in the second round and earned aPerformance of the Night bonus.[32][33]
Herman facedNikita Krylov on July 30, 2016, atUFC 201.[34] He lost the fight via knockout due to a head kick in the second round.[35]
Herman was expected to faceIgor Pokrajac on March 4, 2017, atUFC 209.[36] However, Pokrajac pulled out of the fight in early February citing an injury, and was replaced byGadzhimurad Antigulov.[37] Subsequently, on February 20, Herman revealed that he was injured and would be unable to compete at the event.[38]
Herman facedC. B. Dollaway on July 7, 2017, atThe Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.[39] He lost the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision.[40]
Herman facedGian Villante on October 27, 2018, atUFC Fight Night 138.[41] He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[42]
Herman facedPatrick Cummins on May 18, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 152.[43] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[44]
Marking the first fight of his new four-fight contract with the UFC, Herman was expected to faceGadzhimurad Antigulov on November 9, 2019, atUFC Fight Night 163.[45][46] However, on October 29, 2019, it was reported that Antigulov was pulled from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced byKhadis Ibragimov.[47] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[48]
Herman was scheduled to faceDa Un Jung on May 2, 2020, atUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Weidman.[49] However, on April 9,Dana White, the president of UFC announced that the event was postponed to a future date.[50] The bout with Jung was expected to take place on August 1, 2020, atUFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[51] However, Jung was removed from the bout on July 23 due to allegedtravel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.[52] In turn, Herman was rebooked to faceGerald Meerschaert at the event.[53] On the day of the event, Meerschaert was pulled out due to testing positive for COVID-19 and the bout was cancelled.[54] It was rescheduled for September 12, 2020, atUFC Fight Night 177.[55] However, Meerschaert withdrew from the bout again for undisclosed reasons and he was briefly replaced byJohn Allan.[56] In turn, Allan was removed from the fight in early September as he facedtravel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and was replaced byMike Rodríguez.[57] During the second round Rodríguez dropped Herman with a knee to the body that was called as an illegal low blow by the referee. However, further replay showed it was a legal strike to the midsection. Herman was given extra time to recover, and went on to win the fight via kimura submission in round three.[58]
Herman was scheduled to faceDanilo Marques on June 26, 2021, atUFC Fight Night 190.[59] However, Herman was removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons on June 14 and replaced byKennedy Nzechukwu.[60]
Herman facedAlonzo Menifield on August 7, 2021, atUFC 265.[61] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[62]
Herman was expected to faceMaxim Grishin on February 12, 2022, atUFC 271.[63] However, Herman pulled out of the bout and was replaced byWilliam Knight.[64]
Herman facedZak Cummings on April 15, 2023, atUFC on ESPN 44.[65] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round. After the fight, both Herman and Cummings announced their official retirement from mixed martial arts competition.[66]
Herman lives with his girlfriend Crystal and her daughter. The couple had twins in January 2008. Before becoming a full-time professional fighter, Herman worked as a bartender andbouncer. He also has a younger brother and two step-sisters.[67] In September 2017, Herman lost the tip of the index finger on his left hand as a result of aDIY plumbing accident at his home.[68]
| 43 matches | 26 wins | 16 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 4 |
| By submission | 14 | 6 |
| By decision | 5 | 6 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 26–16 (1) | Zak Cummings | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | April 15, 2023 | 3 | 4:13 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Herman was deducted 1 point in round 2 due to an illegal upkick. |
| Loss | 26–15 (1) | Alonzo Menifield | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 265 | August 7, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 26–14 (1) | Mike Rodríguez | Submission (kimura) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 3 | 4:01 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 25–14 (1) | Khadis Ibragimov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar | November 9, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 24–14 (1) | Patrick Cummins | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee | May 18, 2019 | 1 | 3:39 | Rochester, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 23–14 (1) | Gian Villante | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith | October 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada | |
| Loss | 23–13 (1) | C. B. Dollaway | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale | July 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 23–12 (1) | Nikita Krylov | KO (head kick) | UFC 201 | July 30, 2016 | 2 | 0:40 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 23–11 (1) | Tim Boetsch | KO (knee) | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | January 17, 2016 | 2 | 1:39 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 22–11 (1) | Derek Brunson | TKO (punches) | UFC 183 | January 31, 2015 | 1 | 0:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 22–10 (1) | Rafael Natal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva | May 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 21–10 (1) | Thales Leites | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 167 | November 16, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 21–9 (1) | Trevor Smith | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | July 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Seattle, Washington, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 20–9 (1) | Ronaldo Souza | Submission (kimura) | Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine | January 12, 2013 | 1 | 3:10 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States | Catchweight (194 lb) bout. |
| NC | 20–8 (1) | Jake Shields | NC (overturned by commission) | UFC 150 | August 11, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Originally a unanimous decision win for Shields; overturned after he tested positive for a banned diuretic. |
| Win | 20–8 | Clifford Starks | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 143 | February 4, 2012 | 2 | 1:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 19–8 | Kyle Noke | Submission (inverted heel hook) | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | August 14, 2011 | 1 | 4:15 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 18–8 | Tim Credeur | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale | June 4, 2011 | 1 | 0:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 17–8 | Aaron Simpson | TKO (knee injury) | UFC 102 | August 29, 2009 | 2 | 0:17 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 17–7 | David Loiseau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 97 | April 18, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 16–7 | Alan Belcher | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer | September 17, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 16–6 | Demian Maia | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 83 | April 19, 2008 | 2 | 2:27 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 16–5 | Joe Doerksen | KO (punch) | UFC 78 | November 17, 2007 | 3 | 0:39 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 15–5 | Scott Smith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 72 | June 16, 2007 | 2 | 2:25 | Belfast, Northern Ireland | Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 14–5 | Chris Price | Submission (armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon | January 25, 2007 | 1 | 2:58 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Submission of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–5 | Jason MacDonald | Submission (triangle choke) | Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter | October 10, 2006 | 1 | 2:43 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 13–4 | Kendall Grove | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale | June 24, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | LostThe Ultimate Fighter 3 Middleweight tournament. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 13–3 | Dave Menne | TKO (corner stoppage) | Extreme Challenge 63 | July 23, 2005 | 1 | 5:00 | Hayward, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Nick Thompson | TKO (injury) | Hand 2 Hand Combat | June 17, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Canton, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Rhomez Brower | Submission (armbar) | IFC: Mayhem in Montana | April 30, 2005 | 1 | 2:47 | Billings, Montana, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Glover Teixeira | Decision (unanimous) | SF 9: Respect | March 26, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Gresham, Oregon, United States | Won the SportFight Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Loss | 9–3 | Joe Doerksen | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | SF 7: Frightnight | October 23, 2004 | 3 | 2:12 | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Brian Ebersole | Submission (triangle choke) | SF 5: Stadium | August 28, 2004 | 2 | N/A | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Kazuo Misaki | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Pancrase: 2004 Neo-Blood Tournament Final | July 25, 2004 | 2 | 3:31 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 8–1 | Shane Davis | Submission (armbar) | SF 4: Fight For Freedom | June 26, 2004 | 3 | N/A | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Cory Devela | Submission (armbar) | Pride and Fury | June 3, 2004 | 1 | 3:20 | Worley, Idaho, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Jacen Flynn | Submission (armbar) | SF 3: Dome | April 17, 2004 | 2 | 3:48 | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Justin Hawes | Submission (armbar) | DesertBrawl 10 | April 3, 2004 | 2 | 3:45 | Bend, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Derek Downey | TKO (punches) | SF 1: Revolution | February 21, 2004 | 3 | 2:14 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Rich Guerin | Submission (keylock) | PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 3 | January 3, 2004 | 4 | 2:17 | Yakima, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Ryan Pope | Submission (armbar) | Desert Brawl 9 | November 8, 2003 | 1 | 0:24 | Bend, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Shane Davis | Submission (armbar) | TQP: Sport Fight "Second Coming" | August 23, 2003 | 1 | 2:18 | Gresham, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ryan Pope | Submission (armbar) | Xtreme Ring Wars 2 | May 10, 2003 | 1 | 2:38 | Pasco, Washington, United States |
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