Ed Herman
“Short Fuse”
Professional record
Last 5: LLWWW
Profile
- Age
- 46 (born October 2, 1980)
- Born in
- Vancouver
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 205 lbs.
- Reach
- 77"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 13-12 (1 NC)
- Title fights
- 1
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC13
- KO/TKO 4
- Submission 5
- Decision 4
Losses in the UFC12
- KO/TKO 4
- Submission 2
- Decision 6
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.31 top 49%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 3.7
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 1.99 top 31%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 1.0
Next fight
In the record book
About Ed Herman
Born on October 2, 1980 in Vancouver, United States, Ed Herman "Short Fuse" competes as a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Herman stands 6' 1" with a 77" reach, long for that height.
Herman has fought professionally since 2003, debuting with Xtreme Ring Wars. Herman arrived in the UFC with a 13-3 record. The UFC debut came at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale in June 2006, where Herman lost to Kendall Grove by decision. Across 26 fights in the UFC, Herman is 13-12 (1 NC).
Herman's 13 UFC wins are split between 4 by knockout, 5 by submission and 4 on the scorecards. Statistically, Herman attempts more submissions than 83% of light heavyweights. Herman ranks #3 in UFC history for most heel hook wins.
Herman needed only 0:48 to beat Tim Credeur at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale, the fastest UFC win of that career. After 21 months away, Herman returned at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale in June 2011 and beat Tim Credeur. Herman's record outside the UFC includes 5-1 in SF and 1-0 in Desert Brawl.
Herman's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen in April 2023, where Herman lost to Zak Cummings.
UFC fight history
-
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R3 4:13
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen
Apr 15, 2023
54Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Aug 7, 2021
41Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Kimura From Bottom Half Guard · R3 2:41
UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill
Sep 12, 2020
40Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar
Nov 9, 2019
81Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Knee to Head In Clinch · R1 3:39
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee
May 18, 2019
11Str 0TD 1KD -
L
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith
Oct 27, 2018
84Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Jul 7, 2017
24Str 1TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 0:40
Jul 30, 2016
26Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Knee to Head In Clinch · R2 1:39
UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz
Jan 17, 2016
47Str 0TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:36
Jan 31, 2015
0Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva
May 10, 2014
51Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks
Nov 16, 2013
14Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
Jul 27, 2013
73Str 2TD 0KD -
NC
Overturned · Failed Drug Test by ShieldsHale Hilsabeck 28 - 29.Dave Hagen 27 - 30.Tony Weeks 27 - 30. · R3 5:00
UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II
Aug 11, 2012
21Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 1:43
Feb 4, 2012
28Str 2TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Heel Hook On Ground · R1 4:15
Aug 14, 2011
2Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 0:48
11Str 0TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · toKnee Injury · R2 0:17
Aug 29, 2009
7Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Apr 18, 2009
71Str 5TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Split · R3 5:00
Sep 17, 2008
43Str 5TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom GuardTechnical Submission · R2 2:27
Apr 19, 2008
15Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 0:39
Nov 17, 2007
43Str 2TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:25
Jun 16, 2007
24Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Armbar From Back Control · R1 2:58
UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon
Jan 25, 2007
5Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard · R1 2:43
Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter
Oct 10, 2006
2Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Kendall Grove Title
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
33Str 5TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Ed Herman is 26-16 (1 NC) across 43 professional fights in 14 promotions, since a pro debut on May 10, 2003 (Xtreme Ring Wars). 18 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins26
- KO/TKO 7
- Submission 14
- Decision 5
Pro losses16
- KO/TKO 4
- Submission 6
- Decision 6
- Finish rate
- 81% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 7
- Current streak
- 2 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 13-11 (1 NC) | 2006 |
| SF | 5-1 | 2004 |
| Desert Brawl | 1-0 | 2003 |
| DesertBrawl | 1-0 | 2004 |
| Extreme Challenge | 1-0 | 2005 |
| Hand | 1-0 | 2005 |
| IFC | 1-0 | 2005 |
| Ortiz vs. Shamrock | 0-1 | 2006 |
| PPKA | 1-0 | 2004 |
| Pancrase | 0-1 | 2004 |
| Pride | 1-0 | 2004 |
| Strikeforce | 0-1 | 2013 |
| TQP | 0-1 | 2003 |
| Xtreme Ring Wars | 1-0 | 2003 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Zak Cummings | Apr 15, 2023 |
| L | Alonzo Menifield | Aug 7, 2021 |
| W | Mike Rodríguez | Sep 12, 2020 |
| W | Khadis Ibragimov | Nov 9, 2019 |
| W | Patrick Cummins | May 18, 2019 |
| L | Gian Villante | Oct 27, 2018 |
| L | C. B. Dollaway | Jul 7, 2017 |
| L | Nikita Krylov | Jul 30, 2016 |
| W | Tim Boetsch | Jan 17, 2016 |
| L | Derek Brunson | Jan 31, 2015 |
| W | Rafael Natal | May 10, 2014 |
| L | Thales Leites | Nov 16, 2013 |
| W | Trevor Smith | Jul 27, 2013 |
| L | Ronaldo Souza | Jan 12, 2013 |
| NC | Jake Shields | Aug 11, 2012 |
| W | Clifford Starks | Feb 4, 2012 |
| W | Kyle Noke | Aug 14, 2011 |
| W | Tim Credeur | Jun 4, 2011 |
| L | Aaron Simpson | Aug 29, 2009 |
| W | David Loiseau | Apr 18, 2009 |
| L | Alan Belcher | Sep 17, 2008 |
| L | Demian Maia | Apr 19, 2008 |
| W | Joe Doerksen | Nov 17, 2007 |
| W | Scott Smith | Jun 16, 2007 |
| W | Chris Price | Jan 25, 2007 |
| L | Jason MacDonald | Oct 10, 2006 |
| L | Kendall Grove | Jun 24, 2006 |
| W | Dave Menne | Jul 23, 2005 |
| W | Nick Thompson | Jun 17, 2005 |
| W | Rhomez Brower | Apr 30, 2005 |
| W | Glover Teixeira | Mar 26, 2005 |
| L | Joe Doerksen | Oct 23, 2004 |
| W | Brian Ebersole | Aug 28, 2004 |
| L | Kazuo Misaki | Jul 25, 2004 |
| W | Shane Davis | Jun 26, 2004 |
| W | Cory Devela | Jun 3, 2004 |
| W | Jacen Flynn | Apr 17, 2004 |
| W | Justin Hawes | Apr 3, 2004 |
| W | Derek Downey | Feb 21, 2004 |
| W | Rich Guerin | Jan 3, 2004 |
| W | Ryan Pope | Nov 8, 2003 |
| L | Shane Davis | Aug 23, 2003 |
| W | Ryan Pope | May 10, 2003 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Ed Herman's record?
Ed Herman's professional MMA record is 26 wins, 16 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.
How old is Ed Herman?
Ed Herman is 46 years old, born on October 2, 1980.
How tall is Ed Herman and what is their reach?
Ed Herman stands 6' 1" with a 77" reach.
Who did Ed Herman fight last?
Ed Herman lost to Zak Cummings by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen on Apr 15, 2023.
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