Herman Terrado (born September 27, 1989) is a professional mixed martial artist from Guam currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, Terrado has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and the Professional Fighters League.
| Herman Terrado | |
|---|---|
 Terrado in 2014 | |
| Born | September 27, 1989 Barrigada, Guam |
| Other names | The Titan |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg; 12.8 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | San Diego, California, United States |
| Team | Gamebred |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editBorn 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.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editTerrado 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.[2] 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
editTerrado 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.[3]
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.[4]
Bellator MMA
editTerrado 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.[5] Terrado lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 29–28, 29–28).[6]
Terrado then faced Justin Baesman at Bellator 115 on April 4, 2014.[7] After three back-and-forth rounds, the fight was ruled a majority draw.[8] 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.[9]
Professional Fighters League
editAfter going 3–0 on the California regional scene, 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.
Terrado faced Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL 3, getting chocked out at the end of the first round via rear-naked choke.[10]
On August 16, 2018, Terrado faced Jake Shields at PFL 6, losing via unanimous decision advancing to the playoffs.[11]
Bellator MMA
editTerrado was expected to face Mukhamed Berkhamov on April 2, 2021, at Bellator 255.[12] Berkhamov missed weight by 2.8 pounds, leading to the bout being pulled from the lineup due to Berkhamov's miss.[13]
After more than two years, Terrado was rebooked with Berkhamov on October 7, 2023, at Bellator 300.[14] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Terrado faced Masayuki Kikuiri on September 7, 2024 at Bellator Champions Series 4, losing the fight via body kick TKO in the third round.[16]
Professional grappling career
editTerrado competed against Christian Aguilera at Subversiv 10 for the promotion's 185lbs Combat Jiu-Jitsu title on April 13, 2024.[17] He won the match by submission in EBI overtime.[18]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 23 matches | 15 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–7–1 | Masayuki Kikuiri | TKO (body kick and punches) | Bellator Champions Series 4 | September 7, 2024 | 3 | 2:54 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Loss | 15–6–1 | Mukhamed Berkhamov | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 300 | October 7, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 15–5–1 | Jake Shields | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 6 (2018) | 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 (2018) | 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 (guillotine 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. |
| 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, Mexico | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Bobby Green | Submission (guillotine choke) | COF 11: No Mercy | March 8, 2008 | 3 | 1:28 | Tijuana, Mexico | Welterweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Herman Terrado's Trials By Fire". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Mixedmartialarts.com Staff (March 8, 2008). "Cage of Fire 11 NO MERCY Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ^ Luke Thomas (April 9, 2011). "Strikeforce Diaz vs. Daley results: Herman Terrado knocks out A.J. Matthews". SBNation.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ Brian Knapp (December 17, 2011). "Strikeforce prelims: Fodor stops Wilcox in 13 seconds". Sherdog.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ MMAjunkie.com staff (September 20, 2013). "Bellator 100 results: Lima scores another knockout over Saunders". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 23, 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dallas Winston (April 4, 2014). "Bellator 115: Minakov vs. Kongo live results, streaming video, play by play". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ^ "Herman Terrado suspended nine months by Nevada Commission for positive drug test following Bellator 115". themmareport.com. June 17, 2014.
- ^ Mercado, Eddie (2018-07-05). "PFL 3 results and highlights: Cooper III crushes Jake Shields, Kusch stuns Nurmagomedov". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2018-08-16). "PFL 6 results: Cooper III vs. Kusch". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ King, Nolan (1 March 2021). "Bellator 255 adds Kana Watanabe vs. Alejandra Lara to lineup". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Россиянин Берхамов проведет бой с американцем Террадо 8 октября на турнире Bellator 300". mma.metaratings.ru (in Russian). 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ Будников, Константин (2023-10-07). "Берхамов победил Террадо". Fight.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Masayuki Kikuiri scores finish with crumbling, vicious kick to the body". pflmma.com. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ Phillips, Sabrina. "Full Lineup Announced For Subversiv 10". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
- ^ "Subversiv 10 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 16 April 2024.