Jai Kyle Herbert was born on 13 May 1988 and is an English mixed martial artist who currently fights as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
26 Facts About Jai Herbert
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Jai Herbert is the former Cage Warriors lightweight champion and competed in BAMMA.
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Jai Herbert spent 14 years as a scaffolder and worked a full-time job while competing as an amateur and professional.
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Jai Herbert didn't turn to full-time fighting until signing with the UFC.
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Jai Herbert recorded consecutive second-round knockouts with Full Contact Contender and later signed a four-fight contract with BAMMA.
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On 14 November 2015, Jai Herbert made his promotional debut at BAMMA 23 and beat Ben Bennett via knockout in the second round.
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In February 2017, Jai Herbert was due to face Steve Owens at BAMMA 28, but his opponent was forced to withdraw with illness the day before.
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In late 2017, Jai Herbert voiced his displeasure about BAMMA's matchmaking.
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Jai Herbert announced he would not fight under the BAMMA promotion again and subsequently signed with Cage Warriors.
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On 16 June 2018, Jai Herbert faced Erdi Karatas at Cage Warriors 94.
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Jai Herbert won by unanimous decision in the co-main event.
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Jai Herbert was then due to fight Donovan Desmae at Cage Warriors 98, but had to withdraw two weeks prior to the bout.
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On 2 March 2019, Jai Herbert appeared in the co-main event at Cage Warriors 102 and beat Steve O'Keefe via a first round knockout.
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Jai Herbert was then handed his first title opportunity with the promotion and beat Jack Grant at Cage Warriors 106 to claim the vacant lightweight championship.
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On 25 July 2020 Jai Herbert faced Francisco Trinaldo at UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs Till.
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Jai Herbert lost the fight via knockout in round three.
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Jai Herbert faced Renato Moicano on 26 June 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov.
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Jai Herbert lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.
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Jai Herbert faced Khama Worthy on 23 October 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori.
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Jai Herbert was scheduled to face Mike Davis on 19 March 2022 at UFC Fight Night 204.
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Jai Herbert landed a head kick in the first round that dropped Topuria, but ultimately lost the fight via knockout in round two.
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Jai Herbert faced Kyle Nelson on 23 July 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall.
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Jai Herbert faced Ludovit Klein on 18 March 2023 at UFC 286.
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Jai Herbert faced Fares Ziam on 22 July 2023 at UFC Fight Night 224.
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Jai Herbert faced Rolando Bedoya on 3 August 2024 at UFC on ABC 7.
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Jai Herbert faced Chris Padilla on March 22,2025, at UFC Fight Night 255.