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Herman is scheduled to face Da un Jung on May 2,2020 at UFC Fight Night 174. However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date

Herman faced Patrick Cummins on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Marking the first fight of his new four-fight contract with the UFC, Herman was expected to face Gadzhimurad Antigulov on November 9, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21. However, on October 29, 2019 it was reported that Antigulov was pulled from the bout for undisclosed reason and he was replaced by Khadis Ibragimov. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Herman faced Gian Villante on October 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 138. He lost the back-and-forth fight via split decision.

Herman was expected to face Igor Pokrajac on March 4, 2017 at UFC 209. However, Pokrajac pulled out of the fight in early February citing an injury, and was replaced by Gadzhimurad Antigulov. Subsequently on February 20, Herman revealed that he was injured and would be unable to compete at the event.

Herman faced C.B. Dollaway on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale. He lost the back-and-forth bout via unanimous decision.

Herman faced Tim Boetsch in a light heavyweight bout on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz. He won the fight via TKO in the second round and earned a Performance of the Night bonus.

Herman faced Nikita Krylov on July 30, 2016 at UFC 201. He lost the fight via knockout due to a head kick in the second round.

Herman faced Rafael Natal on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Herman was expected to face Derek Brunson on December 13, 2014 at UFC on Fox 13. However, the fight was scrapped just hours before the fight, as Brunson was stricken with a stomach ailment. Subsequently, the bout with Brunson was rescheduled and took place on January 31, 2015 at UFC 183. Herman lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

For the Strikeforce promotion's final show, Herman was allowed to step away from the UFC for one fight and signed to face Ronaldo Souza at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine on January 12, 2013. Herman took the fight after several UFC fighters turned it down. He lost via submission in the first round.

Herman faced Trevor Smith on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8. He won the fight by split decision. The win also earned Herman his second Fight of the Night bonus award.

Herman was expected to face Rafael Natal on November 16, 2013 at UFC 167. However, Natal was pulled from the pairing with Herman in favor of a bout with Tim Kennedy on November 6, 2013 in the event headliner at UFC Fight Night 31. Herman instead faced Thales Leites. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Herman faced Clifford Starks on February 4, 2012 at UFC 143. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Herman faced Jake Shields on August 11, 2012 at UFC 150. Herman lost to Shields via unanimous decision. However, on October 12, 2012, it was revealed that Shields has tested positive for a banned substance and the result was overturned to a No Contest.

Herman faced Tim Credeur on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale, winning via TKO 48 seconds into the first round.

Herman then stepped in to replace an injured Tom Lawlor against Kyle Noke at UFC on Versus 5 on August 14, 2011. Herman defeated Noke by submission (heel hook) in the first round.

Herman lives with his girlfriend Crystal and her daughter. The couple had twins in January 2008. Before becoming a full-time professional fighter, Herman worked as a bartender and bouncer. He also has a younger brother and two step-sisters. In September 2017, Herman lost the tip of the index finger on his left hand as a result of a DIY plumbing accident at his home.

Edward Benson "Ed" Herman (born October 2, 1980) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2002, Herman was a finalist on SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 3, and has also competed for Strikeforce and Pancrase.