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Jai Herbert confirmed for UFC London showdown against lightweight prospect Mike Davis
UFC London on March 19 with an exciting clash against fellow lightweight prospect Mike Davis.The Black Country Banger vacated his Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship to join the promotion back in 2019, grabbing his first UFC victory in some style against Khama Worthy.The 33-year-old has been rewarded for that victory with a clash against Davis, who has won both of his UFC bouts since losing to former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns.Herbert will be looking to take his record to 12 wins from 15 outings by taking the win at the The O2 in London, having bounced back from defeat against veterans Francisco Trinaldo and Renato Moicano.Herbert said in the octagon after his win over Worthy on UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori last year: "I came in the UFC and I came (up short) against two top veterans."I came against Khama and I knew I had to get the win to stay in the UFC and I did it."That victory means that Herbert has won 10 of his career wins by stoppage, including nine knockouts, and he believes that the manner of the victory was vital.Who are you most looking forward to seeing in action at UFC London? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionHe said of the final stages of the bout: "It was a good combo.
