Jai Herbert will attempt to defend his Cage Warriors lightweight title for the first time when he faces former UFC and Bellator fighter Cain Carrizosa at Cage Warriors 109 in the champion’s native Birmingham on Oct. 26.
Cage Warriors announced the championship bout via social media on Tuesday.
Striking ace Herbert put on an amazing display to topple highly rated prospect Jack Grant in the third round of their vacant lightweight title showdown at Cage Warriors 106: Night of Champions in June.
Newly crowned lightweight champion Herbert (9-1-0) was also previously a titleholder under the BAMMA banner.