Herman Terrado

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Herman Terrado
Herman Terrado MMA Fighter.jpg
Born (1989-09-27) September 27, 1989 (age 32)
Barrigada, Guam
Other namesThe Hitman
NationalityGuamanian (Overseas American)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight169.6 lb (76.9 kg; 12.11 st)
DivisionWelterweight (170 lb)
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California, United States
TeamGamebred
Years active2008–2009, 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins15
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision1
Losses5
By submission2
By decision3
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Herman Terrado (born September 27, 1989) is a professional mixed martial artist from Guam currently competing in Bellator MMA's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Terrado has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator.

Background[]

Born and raised on the island of Guam, Terrado began bodybuilding at the age of 11 and was talented, going on to win several competitions. In high school, Terrado competed in wrestling and also excelled, winning gold medals for his junior and senior seasons. It was after graduating high school that Terrado began training in MMA.[citation needed]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

Terrado made his professional MMA debut on March 8, 2008, when he faced Bobby Green at COF 11: No Mercy. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission.[1] Terrado fought in many promotions throughout the United States, most notably Gladiator Challenge, where he held a record of 3–0.

Terrado would compile a professional MMA record of 7–2 on the regional circuit before signing with now-defunct promotion Strikeforce in early 2008.

Strikeforce[]

Terrado made his debut against A.J. Matthews on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley. He won via TKO (punches) in the first round.[2]

Terrado faced Chris Brown on December 17, 2011 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal. He won via submission due to an armbar in the third round.[3]

Bellator MMA[]

Terrado was expected to face Mark Scanlon on September 20, 2013 at Bellator 100 in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament. However, Scanlon was replaced by Rick Hawn due to injury.[4] Terrado lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).[5]

Terrado then faced Justin Baesman at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014.[6] After three back-and-forth rounds, the fight was ruled a majority draw.[7] Following the event, Terrado tested positive for Drostanolone Metabolites. Terrado was given a nine-month suspension by The Nevada State Athletic Commission and fined $1,000.[8]

Professional Fighters League[]

In June 2017, Terrado debuted for the Professional Fighters League, the recently renamed World Series of Fighting. He faced João Zeferino at Professional Fighters League 36: Fitch vs. Foster and won the back-and-forth fight by split decision.

Bellator MMA[]

Terrado was expected to face Mukhamed Berkhamov on April 2, 2021 at Bellator 255. [9] Berkhamov missed weight by 2.8 pounds, leading to the boutbeing pulled from the lineup due to Berkhamov’s miss. [10]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
21 matches 15 wins 5 losses
By knockout 8 0
By submission 6 2
By decision 1 3
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–5–1 Jake Shields Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 August 16, 2018 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 15–4–1 Magomed Magomedkerimov Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 3 July 5, 2018 1 4:54 Washington, D.C., United States
Win 15–3–1 João Zeferino Decision (split) PFL: Daytona June 30, 2017 3 5:00 Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Win 14–3–1 Roman Bellow Submission (front choke) Gladiator Challenge: MMA Smackdown April 2, 2016 1 1:26 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 13–3–1 CJ Bains TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Contenders July 11, 2015 1 0:07 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 12–3–1 Chris Navas Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge: Warrior's March 7, 2015 1 0:49 El Cajon, California, United States
Draw 11–3–1 Justin Baesman Draw (majority) Bellator 115 April 4, 2014 3 5:00 Reno, Nevada, United States Terrado tested positive for Drostanolone Metabolites post-fight.
Loss 11–3 Rick Hawn Decision (unanimous) Bellator 100 September 20, 2013 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Bellator Season Nine Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 11–2 Jordan Delano TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Devastation May 18, 2013 1 0:26 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 10–2 Joey Apodaca TKO (punches) Xplode Fight Series: Revancha March 16, 2013 1 0:15 Valley Center, California, United States
Win 9–2 Chris Brown Submission (armbar) Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal December 17, 2011 3 4:05 San Diego, California, United States
Win 8–2 A.J. Matthews KO (punch) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley April 9, 2011 1 4:16 San Diego, California, United States
Win 7–2 Roscoe Jackson TKO (punches) Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 6 November 7, 2009 1 1:58 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win 6–2 Gabriel Godly Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge: High Impact July 23, 2009 1 2:11 Pauma Valley, California, United States
Win 5–2 Daniel Fair Submission (triangle choke) Gladiator Challenge: Venom April 23, 2009 1 N/A Pauma Valley, California, United States
Loss 4–2 Marcio Navarro Decision (unanimous) Slammin Jammin Weekend 2 March 28, 2009 3 5:00 Red Rock, Oklahoma, United States
Win 4–1 Shawn Sherril TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Warriors February 4, 2009 1 0:39 Pauma Valley, California, United States
Win 3–1 Jeff Welsing KO (punch) Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 4 November 8, 2008 1 4:13 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win 2–1 John Mercurio TKO (elbows) Total Combat 32 October 2, 2008 2 2:31 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 1–1 Justin Ross Submission (armbar) COF 12: Nightmare May 3, 2008 1 1:35 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Loss 0–1 Bobby Green Submission (guillotine choke) COF 11: No Mercy March 8, 2008 3 1:28 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Mixedmartialarts.com Staff (March 8, 2008). "Cage of Fire 11 NO MERCY Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  2. ^ Luke Thomas (April 9, 2011). "Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley results: Herman Terrado knocks out A.J. Matthews". SBNation.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  3. ^ Brian Knapp (December 17, 2011). "Strikeforce prelims: Fodor stops Wilcox in 13 seconds". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  4. ^ Press release (September 16, 2013). "Bellator 100: Rick Hawn and Ron Keslar enter welterweight tournament as Riddle, Scanlon injured". MMAmania.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  5. ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 20, 2013). "Bellator 100 results: Lima scores another knockout over Saunders". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  6. ^ MMAmania.com Staff (March 19, 2014). "Bellator 115 fight card finalized from Nevada's Reno Event Center on April 4 on Spike TV". mmamania.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  7. ^ Dallas Winston (April 4, 2014). "Bellator 115: Minakov vs. Kongo live results, streaming video, play by play". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
  8. ^ "Herman Terrado suspended nine months by Nevada Commission for positive drug test following Bellator 115". themmareport.com. June 17, 2014.
  9. ^ King, Nolan (1 March 2021). "Bellator 255 adds Kana Watanabe vs. Alejandra Lara to lineup". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Bellator 255 weigh-in results: Main card on point, but three prelim fighters miss marks – leading to a scratch". MMA Junkie. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
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