Jai Herbert • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(4/18/26) Herbert stopped Mandel Nallo via strikes at 2:05 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(3/22/25) Herbert lost a three round split decision to Chris Padilla
• UFC on ABC(8/3/24) Herbert won a three round unanimous decision over Rolando Bedoya
• UFC Fight Night(7/22/23) Herbert lost a three round unanimous decision to Farès Ziam
• UFC 286(3/18/23) Herbert fought to a three-round draw with Ludovit Klein
• UFC Fight Night(7/23/22) Herbert won a three round unanimous decision over Kyle Nelson
• UFC Fight Night(3/19/22) Herbert was knocked out by Ilia Topuria at 1:07 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(10/23/21) Herbert stopped Khama Worthy via strikes at 2:47 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(6/26/21) Herbert was submitted by Renato Moicano via rear naked choke at 4:34 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(7/25/20) Herbert was stopped by Francisco Trinaldo via strikes at 1:30 of the third round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2015, made UFC debut in July 2020

10 wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)

Five first round finishes, five second-round finishes

Won Cage Warriors Lightweight Title in June 2019, defended it once

Last pre-UFC bout was October 2019 knockout of UFC vet Cain Carrizosa

Reported 5-1 amateur record

Origin of nickname: “I’m from an area in England called the ‘Black Country.’ That name was given to the area by the Queen due to the sky being black with smoke from all the factories. And banger is due to all my wins by KO.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training years ago, as I’ve always liked MMA, so when a new gym opened up around the corner from my mother’s house I thought I would go down and try a class out. Next thing I know, I’m in the UFC.

Q: Training

ANSWER: Either wrestling, jiu-jitsu or sparring in the morning at Renegade, then either pad work, strength and conditioning or bag work in the evening at various gyms in Wolverhampton.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I am the former Cage Warriors lightweight champion, which is the most prestigious title to hold in Europe.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It’s what I’ve trained and fought for over the last seven years, and to finally get in the UFC is amazing, but this now is the start of my legacy.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I was a scaffolder for 14 years and I only quit the job a month ago to fully concentrate on my UFC career.

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: In my amateur career I won the Combat Challenge British welterweight title and the BCMMA British lightweight title.

Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:

ANSWER: BJJ blue belt under Renegade Jiu-Jitsu

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Rear naked choke

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Left hook to the body (liver shot)

WIN

Herbert