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Ed Herman

“Short Fuse”

MMA · Retired
26-16 (1 NC)RECORD
7KO / TKO WINS
14SUBMISSION WINS
5DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameEdward Benson Herman
NicknameShort Fuse
Date of birth2 Oct 1980
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceVancouver, Washington, USA
Lives inPortland, Oregon, USA
DivisionLight Heavyweight
TeamAmerican Top Team Portland
Height188 cm (6′2″)
Reach196 cm (77″)
StanceNot added yet
Years active2003–2023
StatusRetired
Pro debut10 May 2003
Last fightLoss vs Zak Cummings, 15 Apr 2023

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Background

American middleweight and light heavyweight from Vancouver, Washington, who reached the final of The Ultimate Fighter 3 in 2006 and went on to compete in the UFC for 17 years. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, he fought out of Team Quest and later American Top Team Portland.

Fight history

43 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossZak CummingsTKO (punches)34:13UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen15 Apr 2023Kansas City, Missouri, USA
LossAlonzo MenifieldDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane7 Aug 2021Houston, Texas, USA
WinMike RodriguezSubmission (kimura)32:41UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill12 Sep 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinKhadis IbragimovDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Zabit vs. Kattar9 Nov 2019Moscow, Moscow, Russia
WinPatrick CumminsTKO (knee and punches)13:39UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Lee18 May 2019Rochester, New York, USA
LossGian VillanteDecision (split)35:00UFC Fight Night: Oezdemir vs. Smith27 Oct 2018Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
LossCB DollawayDecision (unanimous)35:00The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale7 Jul 2017Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
LossNikita KrylovKO (head kick)20:40UFC 201: Lawler vs. Woodley30 Jul 2016Atlanta, Georgia, USA
WinTim BoetschKO (knee)21:39UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz17 Jan 2016Boston, Massachusetts, USAPerformance of the Night
LossDerek BrunsonTKO (punches)10:36UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz31 Jan 2015Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinRafael NatalDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva10 May 2014Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
LossThales LeitesDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 167: St-Pierre vs Hendricks16 Nov 2013Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinTrevor SmithDecision (split)35:00UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga27 Jul 2013Seattle, Washington, USAFight of the Night
LossRonaldo SouzaSubmission (kimura)13:10Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine12 Jan 2013Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USACatchweight (194 lb)
No contestJake ShieldsNo contest (overturned)35:00UFC 150: Henderson vs Edgar II11 Aug 2012Denver, Colorado, USAOriginally a Shields decision win; overturned after Shields failed a drug test
WinClifford StarksSubmission (rear-naked choke)21:43UFC 143: Diaz vs Condit4 Feb 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinKyle NokeSubmission (inverted heel hook)14:15UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle14 Aug 2011Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
WinTim CredeurTKO (punches)10:48The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale4 Jun 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
LossAaron SimpsonTKO (knee injury)20:17UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira29 Aug 2009Portland, Oregon, USA
WinDavid LoiseauDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 97: Redemption18 Apr 2009Montreal, Quebec, Canada
LossAlan BelcherDecision (split)35:00UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer17 Sep 2008Omaha, Nebraska, USA
LossDemian MaiaTechnical Submission (triangle choke)22:27UFC 83: Serra vs St-Pierre 219 Apr 2008Montreal, Quebec, Canada
WinJoe DoerksenKO (punch)30:39UFC 78: Validation17 Nov 2007Newark, New Jersey, USAKnockout of the Night
WinScott SmithSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:25UFC 72: Victory16 Jun 2007Belfast, Northern Ireland, United KingdomSubmission of the Night
WinChris PriceSubmission (armbar)12:58UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon25 Jan 2007Hollywood, Florida, USASubmission of the Night
LossJason MacDonaldSubmission (triangle choke)12:43Ortiz vs Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter10 Oct 2006Hollywood, Florida, USA
LossKendall GroveDecision (unanimous)35:00The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale24 Jun 2006Las Vegas, Nevada, USAThe Ultimate Fighter 3 middleweight tournament final. Fight of the Night
WinDave MenneTKO (corner stoppage)15:00Extreme Challenge 6323 Jul 2005Hayward, Wisconsin, USA
WinNick ThompsonTKO (injury)1Hand 2 Hand Combat17 Jun 2005Canton, Ohio, USA
WinRhomez BrowerSubmission (armbar)12:47IFC: Mayhem in Montana30 Apr 2005Billings, Montana, USA
WinGlover TeixeiraDecision (unanimous)35:00SF 9: Respect26 Mar 2005Gresham, Oregon, USAWon the SportFight Light Heavyweight Championship
LossJoe DoerksenTechnical Submission (triangle choke)32:12SF 7: Frightnight23 Oct 2004Gresham, Oregon, USA
WinBrian EbersoleSubmission (triangle choke)2SF 5: Stadium28 Aug 2004Gresham, Oregon, USA
LossKazuo MisakiTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)23:31Pancrase: 2004 Neo-Blood Tournament Final25 Jul 2004Tokyo, Japan
WinShane DavisSubmission (armbar)3SF 4: Fight for Freedom26 Jun 2004Gresham, Oregon, USA
WinCory DevelaSubmission (armbar)13:20Pride and Fury3 Jun 2004Worley, Idaho, USA
WinJacen FlynnSubmission (armbar)23:48SF 3: Dome17 Apr 2004Gresham, Oregon, USA
WinJustin HawesSubmission (armbar)23:45Desert Brawl 103 Apr 2004Bend, Oregon, USA
WinDerek DowneyTKO (punches)32:14SF 1: Revolution21 Feb 2004Portland, Oregon, USA
WinRich GuerinSubmission (keylock)42:17PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 33 Jan 2004Yakima, Washington, USA
WinRyan PopeSubmission (armbar)10:24Desert Brawl 98 Nov 2003Bend, Oregon, USA
LossShane DavisSubmission (armbar)12:18TQP: Sport Fight "Second Coming"23 Aug 2003Gresham, Oregon, USA
WinRyan PopeSubmission (armbar)12:38Xtreme Ring Wars 210 May 2003Pasco, Washington, USAPro debut