26
26
Wins
16
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
81%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
14
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut
Biography
Edward Benson Herman is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 2003 to 2023, Herman was a finalist on SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 3, and has also competed for Strikeforce and Pancrase. 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).
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy48%
Takedown accuracy48%
3.31
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
3.71
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.96
/ 15 min
Takedowns
1.04
avg
Submissions
0.23
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 196 cmUFC debut Jun. 24, 2006Born Vancouver, United StatesTeam Team Herman
How He Wins
KO / TKO7
Decision4
Submission14
Finish Rate
81%
21 of 26
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
L
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L
W
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L
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Mixed Martial Arts43 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Zak CummingsH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Loss | Alonzo MenifieldH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 265 | Aug 7, 2021 |
| Win | Mike RodríguezH2H | Submission (kimura) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Win |  Khadis IbragimovH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar | Nov 9, 2019 |
| Win | Patrick CumminsH2H | TKO (knee and punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee | May 18, 2019 |
| Loss | Gian VillanteH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith | Oct 27, 2018 |
| Loss | C. B. DollawayH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Loss |  Nikita KrylovH2H | KO (head kick) | R2 | UFC 201 | Jul 30, 2016 |
| Win | Tim BoetschH2H | KO (knee) | R2 | UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz | Jan 17, 2016 |
| Loss | Derek BrunsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 183 | Jan 31, 2015 |
| Win |  Rafael NatalH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva | May 10, 2014 |
| Loss | Thales LeitesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 167 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| Win | Trevor SmithH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga | Jul 27, 2013 |
| Loss | Ronaldo SouzaH2H | Submission (kimura) | R1 | Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine | Jan 12, 2013 |
| NC | Jake ShieldsH2H | NC (overturned by commission) | R3 | UFC 150 | Aug 11, 2012 |
| Win | Clifford StarksH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 143 | Feb 4, 2012 |
| Win |  Kyle NokeH2H | Submission (inverted heel hook) | R1 | UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle | Aug 14, 2011 |
| Win | Tim CredeurH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale | Jun 4, 2011 |
| Loss | Aaron SimpsonH2H | TKO (knee injury) | R2 | UFC 102 | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Win |  David LoiseauH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 97 | Apr 18, 2009 |
| Loss | Alan BelcherH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer | Sep 17, 2008 |
| Loss | Demian MaiaH2H | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | R2 | UFC 83 | Apr 19, 2008 |
| Win | Joe DoerksenH2H | KO (punch) | R3 | UFC 78 | Nov 17, 2007 |
| Win | Scott SmithH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC 72 | Jun 16, 2007 |
| Win | Chris PriceH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | UFC Fight Night: Evans vs. Salmon | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Loss | Jason MacDonaldH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter | Oct 10, 2006 |
| Loss | Kendall GroveH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale | Jun 24, 2006 |
| Win | Dave MenneH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R1 | Extreme Challenge 63 | Jul 23, 2005 |
| Win | Nick ThompsonH2H | TKO (injury) | R1 | Hand 2 Hand Combat | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Win | Rhomez BrowerH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | IFC: Mayhem in Montana | Apr 30, 2005 |
| Win | Glover TeixeiraH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | SF 9: Respect | Mar 26, 2005 |
| Loss | Joe DoerksenH2H | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | R3 | SF 7: Frightnight | Oct 23, 2004 |
| Win | Brian EbersoleH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R2 | SF 5: Stadium | Aug 28, 2004 |
| Loss |  Kazuo MisakiH2H | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | Pancrase: 2004 Neo-Blood Tournament Final | Jul 25, 2004 |
| Win | Shane DavisH2H | Submission (armbar) | R3 | SF 4: Fight For Freedom | Jun 26, 2004 |
| Win | Cory DevelaH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Pride and Fury | Jun 3, 2004 |
| Win | Jacen FlynnH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | SF 3: Dome | Apr 17, 2004 |
| Win | Justin HawesH2H | Submission (armbar) | R2 | DesertBrawl 10 | Apr 3, 2004 |
| Win | Derek DowneyH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | SF 1: Revolution | Feb 21, 2004 |
| Win | Rich GuerinH2H | Submission (keylock) | R4 | PPKA: Ultimate Fight Night 3 | Jan 3, 2004 |
| Win | Ryan PopeH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Desert Brawl 9 | Nov 8, 2003 |
| Loss | Shane DavisH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | TQP: Sport Fight "Second Coming" | Aug 23, 2003 |
| Win | Ryan PopeH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Xtreme Ring Wars 2 | May 10, 2003 |
Related Fighters
Zak Cummings25-7-0 · LHW
Alonzo Menifield17-6-1 · LHW
Mike Rodriguez12-7-0 · LHW
Khadis Ibragimov11-6-0 · SH
Patrick Cummins10-7-0 · LHW
Gian Villante17-14-0 · HW
C.B. Dollaway17-10-0 · MW
Nikita Krylov31-11-0 · LHW
Tim Boetsch21-13-0 · MW
Derek Brunson24-9-0 · MW
Rafael Natal21-9-1 · MW
Thales Leites28-9-0 · MWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.