Dave Herman (fighter): Difference between revisions

| birth_place = [[Columbia City, Indiana]], United StatesU.S.

| weight_lb = 242223

| reach_in = 77.0

| years_active = 2006–''present''2006–2014

| mma_kowin = 1517

| mma_subwin = 53

Herman was born in [[Columbia City, Indiana]], and raised in [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]], attending [[Concordia Lutheran High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)|Concordia Lutheran High School]]. At Concordia, Herman participated in various sports including football, track and field, and [[Cross country running|cross country]]. He also competed in [[wrestling]] for one month in his sophomore year before being expelled from the school. After taking his [[GED]] as a junior and spending a year at [[Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne|IPFW]], Herman transferred to [[Indiana University at Bloomington]], which has a [[Division I (NCAA)|Division I]] wrestling program.

Despite having basically no [[Scholastic wrestling|high school wrestling]] experience, Herman competed for Indiana as a walk-on and excelled, competing for three full years and part of a fourth year. He [[Redshirt (college sports)|red-shirted]] his first season which was from 2003–042003 to 2004 and held an impressive 28–9 record in his second season. He then claimed the exclusive starting role in his third season, holding a 28–16 record and qualifying for the [[NCAA]] tournament, in which he went 2–2. In a 2006 pre-season ranking, Herman was placed as high as eighth in the nation. In his fourth season Herman started off the season flawlessly, winning a tournament in November, but left a week later with no explanation for his departure, and later graduated from the university with a degree in general studies. Herman began training in mixed martial arts after watching one of his former college teammates train in the rising sport.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/7/4/4491544/ufc-162-factgrinder-the-strange-wrestling-journey-of-dave-herman-indiana-university|title=UFC 162 Factgrinder: The strange wrestling journey of Dave Herman|author=Coach Mike R|work=Bloody Elbow|date=4 July 2013 }}</ref>

Following the dissolution of [[EliteXC]], Herman fought for a variety of promotions including [[Bellator Fighting Championships]], [[Shark Fights]] and [[World Victory Road]]. Korean fighter [[Mu Bae Choi]] handed him his first loss in Japan on January 4, 2009, fighting in the [[World Victory Road|Sengoku]] promotion. In his next fight Herman defeated [[Jim York (fighter)|Jim York]] at Sengoku 11.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V_iP0YG3Z4|title=Dave Herman vs. Jim York|website=[[YouTube]] |date=2010-10-14}}</ref>

In 2010, Herman became entangled in a lawsuit with Bellator<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2010/07/21/showdown_on_mma/|title=MMA ruling social media |publisher=sportsnet.ca |date=2010-07-21|access-date=2010-07-26|archive-date=2010-07-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726064839/http://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/2010/07/21/showdown_on_mma/|url-status=dead}}</ref> that kept him out of action in the United States for just over a year. Once the legal issues were settled, Herman was scheduled to face [[Ricco Rodriguez]] at [[Bellator 31]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20596/dave-herman-vs-ricco-rodriguez-booked-for-bellator-31-event.mma |title=Dave Herman vs. Ricco Rodriguez booked for Bellator 31 |date=2010-09-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914023213/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20596/dave-herman-vs-ricco-rodriguez-booked-for-bellator-31-event.mma |archivedate=2010-09-14 }}</ref> but Rodriguez pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20696/knee-surgery-forces-ricco-rodriguez-out-of-bellator-31-fight-with-dave-herman.mma |title=Knee surgery forces Ricco Rodriguez out of Bellator 31 fight with Dave Herman |date=2010-09-17 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921003950/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20696/knee-surgery-forces-ricco-rodriguez-out-of-bellator-31-fight-with-dave-herman.mma |archivedate=2010-09-21 }}</ref> Michal Kita stepped in, and served as Rodriguez's replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12646&zoneid=13|title=Ricco Rodriguez Out, Herman Ready For Kita|date=2010-09-24|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100923125107/http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=12646&zoneid=13|archivedate=2010-09-23}}</ref> Herman defeated him via first round submission.

Herman was expected to make his promotional debut against [[Rob Broughton]] on June 11, 2011, at [[UFC 131]].<ref>{{cite webnews |url=http://mmaweekly.com/ufc-signs-dave-pee-wee-herman-makes-debut-against-rob-broughton-at-ufc-131|title=UFC Signs Dave "Pee-Wee" Herman, Makes Debut Against Rob Broughton at UFC 131|newspaper=Mmaweekly.com &#124; Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos | publisher=mmaweekly.com}}</ref> However, in late March, Broughton was replaced in the bout by [[Joey Beltran]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23063/joey-beltran-vs-dave-herman-added-to-ufc-131-in-vancouver.mma|title=Joey Beltran vs. Dave Herman added to UFC 131 in Vancouver|publisher=mmajunkie.com.com|date=March 31, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110404021829/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23063/joey-beltran-vs-dave-herman-added-to-ufc-131-in-vancouver.mma|archivedate=April 4, 2011}}</ref>

Herman was scheduled to face [[Mike Russow]] on October 8, 2011, at [[UFC 136]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/7/15/2276852/ufc-136-dave-herman-vs-mike-russow-fight-announced-for-oct-8-in |title=UFC 136: Dave Herman vs Mike Russow fight announced for Oct. 8 in Houston, Texas |publisher=mmamania.com |date=2011-07-14}}</ref> However, the bout was cancelled after Herman failed his preliminary drug test in which he tested positive for marijuana. Herman denies using the prohibited substances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/25449/dave-herman-says-ufc-136-scratch-due-to-failed-drug-test-for-marijuana-steroids.mma|date=September 29, 2011|title=Dave Herman says UFC 136 scratch due to failed drug test for marijuana, steroids|work=mmajunkie.com|accessdate=September 29, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001002847/http://mmajunkie.com/news/25449/dave-herman-says-ufc-136-scratch-due-to-failed-drug-test-for-marijuana-steroids.mma|archivedate=October 1, 2011}}</ref>

Herman fought against [[Stefan Struve]] on February 15, 2012, at [[UFC on Fuel TV 1]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26327/dave-herman-vs-stefan-struve-targeted-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1.mma |title=Dave Herman vs. Stefan Struve targeted for UFC on FUEL TV 1 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=November 30, 2011 |accessdate=November 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202023420/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26327/dave-herman-vs-stefan-struve-targeted-for-ufc-on-fuel-tv-1.mma |archivedate=December 2, 2011 }}</ref> He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Herman replaced [[Gabriel Gonzaga]] to face [[Roy Nelson (fighter)|Roy Nelson]] on May 26, 2012, at [[UFC 146]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/5/2/2993256/ufc-146-fight-card-roy-nelson-vs-dave-herman-gabriel-gonzaga-injured|title=Roy Nelson vs Dave Herman booked with Gabriel Gonzaga injured |work=mmamania.com|date=May 2, 2012|accessdate=May 2, 2012}}</ref> He was defeated via KO in 51 seconds.

Herman next faced [[Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira]] on October 13, 2012, at [[UFC 153]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2012/9/12/3323664/ufc-153-antonio-rodrigo-nogueira-dave-herman-mma|title=Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Dave Herman Booked For UFC 153 On Oct. 13 In Rio |work=mmamania.com|date=September 12, 2012 |last=Halvatzis Jr. |first=George}}</ref> Herman was submitted by Nogueira via armbar in the second round, receiving the first submission loss of his career.

Herman was expected to face [[Shane del Rosario]] on July 6, 2013, at [[UFC 162]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/castillo-vs-green-herman-vs-del-rosario-set-for-ufc-on-fox-8|title=Herman vs. Del Rosario headed to UFC 162|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=April 11, 2013|accessdate=April 11, 2013}}</ref> However, del Rosario was forced off the card due to injury and replaced by [[Gabriel Gonzaga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/shane-del-rosario-forced-out-at-ufc-162-dave-herman-now-meets-gabriel-gonzaga|title=Shane del Rosario forced out at UFC 162, Dave Herman now meets Gabriel Gonzaga |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2013-05-31|accessdate=2013-06-01}}</ref> Herman lost the fight just 17 seconds into the first round by TKO. After losing four fights in a row, Herman was released from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/8/15/4625868/ufc-roster-cuts-five-fighters-removed-released-magalhaes-maguire-herman-mma-news|title=August 2013: Six Fighter removed from UFC roster|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|date=2013-08-15}}</ref>

===Titan Fighting Championship===

Herman was expected to face [[Kalib Starnes]] at Titan FC 28 on April 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fansided.com/2014/04/01/kalib-starnes-dave-herman-titan-fc-28/|title=Kalib Starnes to face Dave Herman at Titan FC 28|publisher=fansided.com|date=2014-04-01|accessdate=2014-04-03|author=Josh Sanchez}}</ref> However the event was delayed until May 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/4/17/5625324/titan-fc-jeff-aronson-discusses-decision-to-reschedule-event-mma-news|title=CEO Jeff Aronson confident in decision to delay Titan FC 28, says he is ‘not'not going to put a subpar product out’out'|author=Karim Zidan|work=Bloody Elbow|date=17 April 2014 }}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Herman was expected to face Walt Harris at [[Titan FC 30]] on September 26, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/titan-fc-30s-dave-herman-weightlifting-my-lone-training-outlet-for-walt-harris|title=Titan FC 30's Dave Herman: Weightlifting my lone training outlet for Walt Harris|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Mike Bohn |date=2014-09-09|accessdate=2014-09-26}}</ref> However Harris was forced out of the bout with a back injury and the fight was then rescheduled to take place at Titan FC 32 on November 20, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/09/back-injury-to-walt-harris-delays-fight-against-dave-herman-to-november-in-titan-fc/|title=Back injury to Walt Harris delays fight against Dave Herman to November in Titan FC|publisher=themmareport.com |author=Jason Floyd |date=2014-09-17|accessdate=2014-10-01}}</ref> However the bout was scrapped after Harris re-signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/10/walt-harris-returns-to-ufc-meets-soa-palelei-at-ufc-fight-night-55|title=Walt Harris returns to UFC, meets Soa Palelei at UFC Fight Night 55|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=MMAjunkie Staff |date=2014-10-21|accessdate=2014-11-29}}</ref> Herman was then expected to face [[Jon Madsen]] for the Titan FC heavyweight championship at the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/titan-fc-32-heads-to-georgia-with-dave-herman-jon-madsen-title-fight=|title=Titan FC 32 heads to Georgia with Dave Herman-Jon Madsen title fight|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie Staff|date=2014-11-01|accessdate=2014-11-29|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304063221/http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/titan-fc-32-heads-to-georgia-with-dave-herman-jon-madsen-title-fight%3D|archivedate=2016-03-04}}</ref> On November 4, 2014, it was announced that Titan FC 32 would be postponed to December 19, 2014, and would be moved from Augusta, Georgia to Lowell, Massachusetts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/titan-fc-32-postponed-to-december-moves-from-georgia-to-massachusetts|title=Titan FC 32 postponed to December, moves from Georgia to Massachusetts|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Steven Marrocco |date=2014-11-04|accessdate=2014-11-29}}</ref> Herman subsequently pulled out of the bout due to an injury.

On January 19, 2015, Herman was arrested in the early morning in Indiana, allegedly after leading police on a chase. Herman faces three felony charges, including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and battery against law enforcement, and a misdemeanor charge of child neglect. His infant child was in the vehicle when he pulled over in the closest safe well lit area.

| ko-wins= 1517

| sub-wins= 53

| SubmissionTKO (submission to punches)

| SubmissionTKO (submission to punches)