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

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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

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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 Magomed Magomedkerimov 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 boutbeing pulled from the lineup due to Berkhamov’s miss.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Strikeforce

Bellator MMA

Professional Fighters League

Bellator MMA

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References