Edward Benson Herman (born October 2, 1980) is an American former professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

At the time of his retirement, Herman had the longest uninterrupted tenure on the active roster in the UFC (made promotional debut on June 24, 2006).

[8] Herman was born and primarily raised in Vancouver, Washington, by his father who competed in wrestling for The University of Iowa.

Herman attended Columbia River High School where he competed in wrestling and football during his junior and senior years.

Shortly after high school Herman began training in mixed martial arts at Team Quest.

While on the third season of The Ultimate Fighter, he won a preliminary victory against Danny Abaddi via armbar submission.

Despite his loss, Herman was subsequently awarded a contract by UFC president Dana White based on his performance.

Herman lost his second fight to Jason MacDonald at Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter via triangle choke submission in round one.

Herman won his second consecutive UFC fight by defeating Scott Smith via rear-naked choke submission.

Herman avenged that loss, winning the fight by knocking Doerksen out in the third round and receiving Knockout of the Night honors in the process.

At UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer, Herman lost by split decision to Alan Belcher.

Herman most likely sustained a serious injury at this point, visibly having trouble putting any weight on the injured leg after the round ended.

Early in the second, however, Herman further injured his knee attempting a high-kick, causing him to collapse to the mat in pain and the fight to be stopped.

Herman faced Tim Credeur on June 4, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale,[12] 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.

[21] 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 faced Tim Boetsch in a light heavyweight bout on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs.

[54] In turn, Allan was removed from the fight in early September as he faced travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and was replaced by Mike Rodríguez.

[55] During the second round Rodríguez dropped Herman with a knee to the body that was called as an illegal low blow by the referee.

[65] 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.