Herman Terrado, a distinguished professional mixed martial artist and BJJ Black Belt, signed with Strikeforce in 2008 after compiling an impressive 7-2 professional MMA record on the regional circuit, including an undefeated 3-0 run in Gladiator Challenge. Terrado made his professional debut on March 8, 2008, at COF 11: No Mercy. His Strikeforce debut took place on April 9, 2011, at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley, where he delivered a first-round TKO victory over A.J.
He later faced Justin Baesman at Bellator 115 in April 2014, resulting in a majority draw. After achieving a 3-0 record on the competitive California regional circuit, Terrado joined the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in June 2017. His PFL debut saw him earn a split decision victory over João Zeferino at PFL Daytona. He further competed in the PFL, facing Magomed Magomedkerimov at PFL 3 in 2018 and Jake Shields at PFL 6 in the same year, solidifying his presence in major MMA promotions.
Beyond his fighting career, Terrado is a BJJ Black Belt and has channeled his expertise into establishing Gamebred Training Center in 2017, where he continues to develop the next generation of martial artists. He returned to Bellator MMA in 2023 for a rebooked bout against Mukhamed Berkhamov at Bellator 300, showcasing his enduring commitment to top-tier competition. In 2024, Terrado continued his high-level competition, facing Masayuki Kikuiri at Bellator Champions Series 4. Demonstrating his elite grappling skills, he won the Subversiv 10 185lbs Combat Jiu-Jitsu title by submission in 2024.
As the owner of Gamebred Training Center and a formidable competitor across both MMA and Jiu-Jitsu, Terrado remains a prominent figure in combat sports, balancing an active fighting career with significant contributions to the martial arts community.