Jai Herbert is a British professional MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight division.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Herbert was born in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, on May 13, 1988. He is 34 years old right now. Furthermore, there is no information about his family history or educational background.
Jai Herbert’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Jai Herbert, a gorgeous martial artist, stands 6 feet 1 inch tall. He currently weighs roughly 155 pounds (70kg).
Jai Herbert’s Profession & Career
Herbert made his professional debut on May 28, 2015, against Omid Muhammadi at Full Contact Contender 12. The British martial artist won the fight through technical knockout at 0:22 of round 2. In the following episode of Full Contact, he faced Martin Sweeney and won by TKO once more. In his third fight, he collided with Ben Bennett.
Jai Herber overcame his fellow Englishman in round two, knocking him out at 3:59. At BAMMA 25 – Champion versus Champion, he forced Tony Morgan to tap out to his rear-naked choke at 2:19 of the second round.
On December 16, 2016, he was defeated by Rhys McKee in his debut professional fight at BAMMA 27 – Duquesnoy against Philpott. In the 29th episode of the same event, the six-foot-one faced Rick Selvarajah on the undercard of McDermott versus Wolf.
The former won due to the technical knockout verdict. He made his Cage Warriors debut against Erdi Karatas in the 94th edition of the competition. Herbert was proclaimed the winner by a majority vote after the third round ended at 5:00. The Wolverhampton-born warrior went undefeated in the four contests that followed, all of which were conducted under the Cage Warriors banner. In the process, he defeated Joe McColgan, Steve O’Keefe, Jack Grant, and Cain Carrizosa.
Jai Herber made his UFC debut on July 25, 2020, in the fight Whittaker vs. Till. However, the night ended in disappointment for him as his opponent, Francisco Trinaldo, defeated him in the third round at 1:30. Herbert will meet Renato Carneiro at UFC Apex on June 26, 2021.
Jai Herbert’s Salary and Net Worth
Herbert’s bout purses have yet to be released in detail. Nonetheless, based on the number of fights he’s had, his career earnings are likely to have topped $150,000.
Given his notoriety and lengthy background, his base compensation should easily range between $10,000 and $15,000 for every match. Not to mention that when the athlete wins a brawl, these values are multiplied by two. They can rise even higher if the fighter puts on an outstanding performance and scores a bunch of knockouts.
There’s also a fight of the night bonus and other minor benefits that are thought to assist MMA athletes to earn more money. Herbert has a lot of clouts when it comes to putting up his purse, having won eleven races. According to the best estimations given by several insiders, the UFC debutant earns at least $50,000 every bout.
Herbert’s current girlfriend is Jaye Haynes. She is a former professional fighter who now works in the West Midlands of the United Kingdom as a pediatric nurse, fitness instructor, and culinary influencer.
Jai Herbert’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
Haynes also has a child from a previous relationship. On April 14, 2017, she revealed her baby girl was born when she was 21 in an Instagram video. She also recalled how terrible those years had been for her and how she had considered “actually” giving up.
Haynes, who graduated with honors, currently lives in Wolverhampton with Herbert and their child. The fighter’s stepdaughter may live with them or not.
Herbert and Haynes have been spotted together since June 2015. On December 2, 2019, Haynes announced her pregnancy to her Instagram fans. A year later, on June 12, 2020, she and her warrior partner welcomed their child, Nico.
Jai Herbert’s Social Media(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
His Twitter handle, @jaiherbert2, now has roughly 1,375 followers. Jai Herber is, nonetheless, active on Facebook.
Quick Facts
Full Name | Jai Herbert |
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Born Date | 13 Jun 1988 |
Age | 34 years old |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Lucky Number | 9 |
Lucky Stone | Agate |
Lucky Color | Yellow |
Best Match for Marriage | Leo, Aquarius, Libra |
Gender | Male |
Profession | MMA fighter |
Country | England |
Marital Status | in-relation |
Dating | Jaye Haynes |
Birth Place | Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
Nationality | British |
Kids | One |
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Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |