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Heath Herring

L1
“The Texas Crazy Horse”
28-16-0
0Prospect
/Age 48/Orthodox/6' 4"/78″ reach/250 lbs
Win %
64%
SLpM
2.4
Str Acc
50%
Str Def
54%
TD Avg
1.2
TD Def
32%
Sub Avg
0.7
Finish
81%

At a Glance

2.4
SLpM
50%
Str Acc
1.2
TD Avg
81%
Finish %
54%
Str Def
Heath Herring "The Texas Crazy Horse" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 28-16-0, the fighter carries a 64% win rate across 44 pro contests, with a 81% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include a 78" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.
Career Arc
29 fightspeak +15 · current +14

Skill Profile

VOLUME35ACCURACY65KO POWER43TAKEDOWNS44TD DEFENSE8SUBMISSIONS65DURABILITY59ACTIVITY60
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.37-1.05 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.77-1.41 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.22-0.30 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
0.70+0.30 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.77)Landed (2.37)
0
+0.60

Wins by Method

81%Finish
KO/TKO638%
Submission744%
Decision319%
28 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (28)
6 KO
7 SUB
3 DEC
12 OTH
Losses (16)
3 DEC
13 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
W
Dec
L
Dec
W
Dec
L
Dec

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
6 of 29
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-0
Fight History5 UFC + 24 pre-UFC
29 fights17W3L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LBrock Lesnar
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy
Aug 9, 2008DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Heavyweight
UFC 87: Seek And Destroy
2008-08-09
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WSean McCully
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