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What does a 27-fight UFC vet do after retirement? Ed Herman is putting everything he's learned to the test

What does a 27-fight UFC vet do after retirement? Ed Herman is putting everything he's learned to the test
World Sports · 07:24:33 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Former UFC veteran Ed Herman, who competed in 27 fights inside the Octagon, is navigating life after retirement by applying the lessons from his fighting career to new challenges.

Herman, a longtime mixed martial arts competitor, recently spoke about his transition away from professional fighting and how he is testing the skills and mindset he developed over years in the sport.

The 27-fight UFC veteran's post-career journey highlights the broader question many athletes face when stepping away from competition.

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