JAI HERBERT

Hailing from England, Jai Herbert transitioned to professional mixed martial arts following a lengthy tenure as a scaffolder. The orthodox fighter operates within the lightweight division as a member of Team Renegade. His background features proficiency in Muay Thai, which served him well during his tenure as the Cage Warriors lightweight champion. His past successes include a notable title defense against Cain Carrizosa before he officially joined the UFC roster in 2020.

Entering the September 2023 event, Herbert holds a professional record of 12-5-1. His recent path inside the octagon has been mixed. He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Farès Ziam in his most recent appearance. Prior to that, he fought Ľudovít Klein to a majority draw. Further back, he secured a decision victory over Kyle Nelson, followed by a knockout defeat against Ilia Topuria and a technical knockout win over Khama Worthy.