Jai Herbert has grown accustomed to uphill climbs in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The 33-year-old Englishman will take his latest turn as an underdog when he faces the undefeated Ilia Topuria in a UFC Fight Night 204 lightweight attraction on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. Herbert has rattled off seven victories over his past nine outings but owns a 1-2 record inside the Octagon. He last competed at UFC Fight Night 196, where he disposed of Khama Worthy with punches in the first round of their Oct.