Jai Herbert highlighted his status as one of the hottest U.K. prospects with a violent, viral knockout of ex-UFC fighter Cain Carrizosa this past weekend. Now, “The Black Country Badger” believes he’s ready to take his place among the UFC’s lightweight elite.
The Cage Warriors champion was endorsed by none other than UFC welterweight frontrunner Leon Edwards during the Cage Warriors 109 broadcast from his native Birmingham, England.
Speaking on the latest episode of MMA Fighting’s Eurobash podcast, Herbert spoke of how important Edwards’ presence is at the highly touted Team Renegade gym, and why he feels it’s inevitable that the UFC will return to Birmingham in the future.