Heath Herring losses
Over 20 years as a professional, Heath Herring has compiled a 28-16 (23) record, including four title fights. He has 16 losses against 14 different opponents, two of them in title fights.
16. Heath Herring loses to Satoshi Ishii via unanimous decision
On April 16, 2017 Heath Herring faced Satoshi Ishii in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 39 years old with a record of 28-15, and Ishii was 30 with a record of 14-7-1. Herring was on a 2-fight losing streak and Ishii was on a 3-fight losing streak. Herring lost via unanimous decision.
15. Heath Herring loses to Amir Aliakbari via unanimous decision
On December 29, 2016 Heath Herring faced Amir Aliakbari in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 38 years old with a record of 28-14, and Aliakbari was 29 with a record of 3-0. Herring was coming off a loss, while Aliakbari was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Herring lost via unanimous decision.
14. Heath Herring loses to Brock Lesnar via unanimous decision
On August 9, 2008 Heath Herring faced Brock Lesnar in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 30 years old with a record of 28-13, and Lesnar was 31 with a record of 1-1. Herring was coming off a win, while Lesnar was coming off a loss. Herring lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lesnar.
13. Heath Herring loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On July 7, 2007 Heath Herring faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Herring was 29 years old with a record of 27-12, and Nogueira was 31 with a record of 29-4-1. Both Herring and Nogueira were coming off a win. Herring lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.
12. Heath Herring loses to Jake O'Brien via unanimous decision
On January 25, 2007 Heath Herring faced Jake O'Brien in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 28 years old with a record of 26-11, and O'Brien was 22 with a record of 9-0. Herring was coming off a win and O'Brien was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Herring lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with O'Brien.
11. Heath Herring loses to Sam Greco via KO
On March 26, 2005 Heath Herring faced Sam Greco in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 27 years old with a record of 25-10, and Greco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Herring was coming off a win. Greco stopped Herring via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Heath Herring loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 20, 2004 Heath Herring faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Herring was 26 years old with a record of 24-9, and Nogueira was 28 with a record of 22-2-1. Herring was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Herring via anaconda choke in the 2nd round.
9. Heath Herring loses to Mirko Cro Cop via KO
On June 8, 2003 Heath Herring faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 25 years old with a record of 20-8, and Cop was 28 with a record of 4-0-2. Herring was coming off a loss, while Cop was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Cop stopped Herring via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Heath Herring loses to Fedor Emelianenko via KO
On November 24, 2002 Heath Herring faced Fedor Emelianenko in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 24 years old with a record of 20-7, and Emelianenko was 26 with a record of 11-1. Herring was on a 2-fight winning streak and Emelianenko was on a 7-fight winning streak. Emelianenko stopped Herring via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Heath Herring loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira via unanimous decision
On November 3, 2001 Heath Herring fought Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira for the vacant PRIDE and Pride heavyweight titles. Herring was 23 years old with a record of 18-6, and Nogueira was 25 with a record of 13-1-1. Herring was coming off a win and Nogueira was on a 7-fight winning streak. Herring lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nogueira.
6. Heath Herring loses to Vitor Belfort via unanimous decision
On May 27, 2001 Heath Herring faced Vitor Belfort in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 23 years old with a record of 17-5, and Belfort was 24 with a record of 9-2. Herring was on a 4-fight winning streak and Belfort was on a 3-fight winning streak. Herring lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Belfort.
5. Heath Herring loses to Ramazan Mezhidov via KO
On April 29, 2000 Heath Herring faced Ramazan Mezhidov in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 22 years old with a record of 13-4, and Mezhidov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Herring was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mezhidov stopped Herring via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Heath Herring loses to Bobby Hoffman via unanimous decision
On September 7, 1999 Heath Herring faced Bobby Hoffman in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 21 years old with a record of 9-3, and Hoffman was 32 with a record of 9-1. Herring was coming off a win and Hoffman was on a 8-fight winning streak. Herring lost via unanimous decision.
3. Heath Herring loses to Alexandre Ferreira via split decision
On July 1, 1999 Heath Herring faced Alexandre Ferreira in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 21 years old with a record of 8-2, and Ferreira was 20 with a record of 2-1. Herring was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ferreira was on a 2-fight winning streak. Herring lost via split decision.
2. Heath Herring loses to Travis Fulton via unanimous decision
On May 15, 1999 Heath Herring faced Travis Fulton. Herring was 21 years old with a record of 4-1, and Fulton was 21 with a record of 57-16-5. Herring was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Fulton was coming off a loss. Herring lost via unanimous decision.
1. Heath Herring loses to Evan Tanner via KO
On October 18, 1997 Heath Herring fought Evan Tanner for the vacant USWF heavyweight title. Herring was 19 years old with a record of 1-0, and Tanner was 26 with a record of 3-0. Herring was coming off a win and Tanner was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Tanner stopped Herring via TKO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.