Herman Terrado (born September 27, 1989) is a professional

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from

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currently competing in the

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division. A professional competitor since 2008, Terrado has also formerly competed for

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and the

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Background

Born and raised on the island of

, Terrado began

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at the age of 11 and was talented, going on to win several competitions. In high school, Terrado competed in

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and also excelled, winning gold medals for his junior and senior seasons. It was after graduating high school that Terrado began training in

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Terrado made his professional MMA debut on March 8, 2008, when he faced

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at COF 11: No Mercy. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission. 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

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. 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.

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

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due to injury. Terrado lost via unanimous decision (30-27, 29–28, 29–28). Terrado then faced Justin Baesman at

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on April 4, 2014. After three back-and-forth rounds, the fight was ruled a majority draw. 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.

Professional Fighters League

After going 3–0 on the California regional scene, in June 2017, Terrado debuted for the Professional Fighters League, the recently renamed

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. He faced João Zeferino at Professional Fighters League 36: Fitch vs. Foster and won the back-and-forth fight by split decision. Terrado faced

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at PFL 3, getting chocked out at the end of the first round via rear-naked choke. On August 16, 2018, Terrado faced

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at PFL 6, losing via unanimous decision advancing to the playoffs.

Bellator MMA

Terrado was expected to face Mukhamed Berkhamov on April 2, 2021, at

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. Berkhamov missed weight by 2.8 pounds, leading to the bout being pulled from the lineup due to Berkhamov's miss. After more than two years, Terrado was rebooked with Berkhamov on October 7, 2023, at

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. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Terrado faced Masayuki Kikuiri on September 7, 2024 at Bellator Champions Series 4, losing the fight via body kick TKO in the third round.

Professional grappling career

Terrado competed against

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at Subversiv 10 for the promotion's 185lbs Combat Jiu-Jitsu title on April 13, 2024. He won the match by submission in EBI overtime.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Terrado, Herman 1989 births Living people Guamanian male mixed martial artists Welterweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling People from Barrigada, Guam

Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Strikeforce

Bellator MMA

Professional Fighters League

Bellator MMA

Professional grappling career

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References