Heath Herring
- January 5, 2024
- Mma Fighter
Quick Facts
Full Name | Heath Herring |
Occupation | MMA Fighter |
Date Of Birth | Mar 2, 1978(1978-03-02) |
Age | 46 |
Birthplace | Waco |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Texas |
Horoscope | Pisces |
Heath Herring Biography
Name | Heath Herring |
Birthday | Mar 2 |
Birth Year | 1978 |
Place Of Birth | Waco |
Home Town | Texas |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Heath Herring is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on March 2, 1978 in Waco, Texas, United States. After fighting in PRIDE FC and UFC, he rose to fame as a heavyweight mixed martial artist. After being runner-up in the previous year’s World Vale Tudo Championship, he won the ninth.
After a loss, he retired via unanimous decision to He retired following a loss via unanimous decision to Brock Lesnar on August 9, 2008.. He was born August 9, 2008.
Herring made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 1997 and compiled a record of 13-5 before being signed by PRIDE. After reaching the final of the World Vale Tudo Championship 8 tournament held in Aruba in July 1999, Herring was invited to learn kickboxing in the Netherlands by the show’s Dutch promoter Bas Boone and he trained under Cor Hemmers at Golden Glory for a number of years.
Herring parted ways with PRIDE in late 2004 because of management disputes.
He is the father of a daughter. His brother was an offensive tackle at Baylor University.
Heath Herring Net Worth
Net Worth | $300 Thousand |
Source Of Income | MMA Fighter |
House | Living in own house. |
Heath Herring is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Heath Herring 's net worth $300 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was both a football player as well as a wrestler at Amarillo High School. He was one of the top ten high school wrestlers from Texas.
Herring knocked him out cold after Nakao kissed Herring during his K-1 fight against Yoshihiro Nakao.
Heath Herring (born March 2, 1978) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of Rizin. While perhaps best known for competing in PRIDE, he has also formerly competed for the UFC and K-1.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 4 in |
Weight | 113 kg |
Heath Herring height 6 ft 4 in Heath weight 113 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Heath Herring Dating?
According to our records, Heath Herring is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Heath Herring’s is not dating anyone.
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Herring stated in November 2010 that he wants to fight as soon as possible. He was still under contract with the UFC and was expected to make his return.
Facts & Trivia
Heath Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Heath Herring celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.
Herring was married when he was 18 years old and has a daughter, but the marriage ended in divorce. In August 2014 he remarried, to TV presenter Sarah Grant. They had a daughter in 2019. Herring’s brother also competed in MMA, holding an undefeated 5-0 record before attending Baylor University to play football as an offensive tackle. Herring currently lives in Las Vegas. Before becoming a professional fighter, he worked as a computer programmer.
Top Facts about Heath Herring
1. Heath Herring is an American professional mixed martial artist.
2. He was born in Waco, Texas and raised in Amarillo, Texas.
3. He began his professional debut in MMA in 1997 and compiled a record of
13-5 before being signed by PRIDE.
4. He is a longtime veteran in PRIDE and had 17 fights.
5. Herring took part in the first PRIDE Heavyweight Championship fight
against Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira and lost by unanimous decision.
6. He appeared in K-1’s Dynamite 2005 show and was disqualified when his
opponent, Yoshihiro Nakao, kissed him on the lips.
7. He debuted in the UFC for UFC Fight Night 8 and lost on to Jake O’Brien.
8. At UFC 69, Herring won a match by unanimous decision against Brad Imes.
9. At UFC 73, he lost via unanimous decision to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.
10. At UFC 82, Herring won a three-round split-decision against Cheick Kongo.
11. He fought Brock Lesnar at UFC 87 and lost by unanimous decision.
12. He planned to fight Cain Velasquez at UFC 99 but had to withdraw due to
an undisclosed illness.
13. After eight years away from the sport, Herring ended his retirement and
signed with the Japanese promotion Rizin Fighting Federation.
14. He has starred in several films.
15. He was married when he was 18 years old and has two children.
Where is Heath Herring now?
Herring currently lives in Las Vegas.
How tall is Heath Herring?
6′ 4″