Jai Herbert: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

43%

153 landed · 358 attempted

Takedown accuracy

25%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-03-18 to 2026-04-19

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Draws

1 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Mandel Nallo
Apr 19, 2026
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:05
Chris Padilla
Mar 22, 2025
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Rolando Bedoya
Aug 3, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Fares Ziam
Jul 22, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Ludovit Klein
Mar 18, 2023
Draw
Decision - Majority · Round 3 · 5:00
Kyle Nelson
Jul 23, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Ilia Topuria
Mar 19, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:07
Khama Worthy
Oct 23, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:47
Renato Moicano
Jun 26, 2021
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 4:34
Francisco Trinaldo
Jul 25, 2020
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 1:37

Jai Herbert Bio

Jai Kyle Herbert is an English mixed martial artist from Wolverhampton who competes in the UFC lightweight division. The UFC lists him as active, trains him at Renegade Jiu-Jitsu, and identifies his nickname as “The Black Country Banger.” He made his UFC debut in 2020 after establishing himself on the British regional scene.

Herbert won the Cage Warriors lightweight championship in June 2019 and defended the title once before joining the UFC. His UFC career has included victories over Kyle Nelson, Rolando Bedoya and Mandel Nallo, with the Nallo bout ending by strikes on April 18, 2026. He is known primarily for an aggressive, knockout-oriented striking style, while also holding a Brazilian jiu-jitsu background through Renegade Jiu-Jitsu.

Herbert was born on May 13, 1988, in Wolverhampton, England. He is listed at 6 feet 1 inch tall with a 77-inch reach. Before becoming a full-time professional fighter, he worked as a scaffolder, later focusing exclusively on his MMA career.

Record: 14-6-1
Division: Lightweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Reach: 77"
Leg reach: 41.00
Nationality: Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Birth date: May 13, 1988 (age 38)
Age: 38

Jai Herbert Questions & Answers

What division does Jai Herbert compete in?

Jai Herbert is an active UFC lightweight as of October 13, 2026.

What was Jai Herbert’s most recent UFC result?

On October 10, 2026, Jai Herbert defeated Matheus Camilo by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan.

Where does Jai Herbert train?

The UFC lists Herbert’s training base as Renegade Jiu-Jitsu.

When did Jai Herbert make his UFC debut?

Herbert made his UFC debut on July 25, 2020, against Francisco Trinaldo.

Did Jai Herbert hold a title before joining the UFC?

Yes. Herbert was Cage Warriors lightweight champion, winning the title in June 2019 and making one successful defense before moving to the UFC.

How tall is Jai Herbert and when was he born?

The UFC lists Herbert at 6 feet 1 inch tall. He was born on May 13, 1988, in Wolverhampton, England.

What is Jai Herbert’s fighting style?

Herbert is known as a long, rangy lightweight striker with a varied striking arsenal. The UFC also lists Brazilian jiu-jitsu training at Renegade Jiu-Jitsu among his martial-arts background.