On Saturday, at UFC on ABC 7 held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Jai Herbert claimed victory over Rolando Bedoya by means of a unanimous decision. This event took place as part of the preliminary card.
Emerging victoriously, Jai Herbert left no room for dispute over the result, which was decided unanimously in his favor against Rolando Bedoya (Final scores were 30-27, 30-27, 29-28). This win and fight proving to be vital parts of both fighters’ track records in MMA and UFC.
Post this fight, Herbert holds a record of 13 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and a record of 3 wins, 4 losses and 1 tie in his Ultimate Fighting Challenge (UFC) journey. Bedoya, on the other hand, stands with 14 wins and 4 losses in the MMA realm while his UFC track record consists of 3 losses.
An interesting tidbit leading up to this decision is that Herbert, who previously saw 8 consecutive fights ending in knockouts, has now been a part of four consecutive fights that lasted the complete scheduled duration.
Sharing his thoughts on the significant phases of the fight, Herbert noted his strategic advantage. He managed to evade Bedoya’s attacks consistently, given that Bedoya thrives on close-range combat and exchange blows. Herbert utilized his agile footwork to dodge and continually stay in motion.
Seeing the opportunity to strike when Bedoya’s guard lowered, Herbert promptly positioned himself for the right jabs. Herbert’s expert technique and nimble footwork played a pivotal role in keeping him ahead during the entire bout, something he expressed satisfaction about during his post-match discussion.
Apart from his deft maneuvering tactics, Herbert’s return to the cage after a 13-month hiatus added notable energy to his victory. He conveyed his comfort and happiness on returning to the cage and being victorious, making his comeback all the more invigorating.
The year-long interlude did little to dampen Herbert’s spirit or skills as he showcased a triumphant display in his return at the UFC event in Abu Dhabi. Nothing could match his joy on getting back into the ring and asserting his dominance.
Herbert confessed to the thrill coursing through him, rousing his adrenaline and focus after such a long absence from the cage. His joie de vivre was apparent in the way he carried himself throughout the fight, and ultimately, the indisputable victory that he achieved.
More so, in reflecting on his performance, Herbert expressed that he was performing better than just fifty percent of his capability, highlighting that there was always room for improvement and potential to perform better.
As to his plans moving forward, Herbert expressed interested in the upcoming UFC event in Abu Dhabi planned in October although acknowledged that this may prove difficult due to existing schedules. This, however, has not dimmed his enthusiasm or aspirations for the sport.
If not for the October event in Abu Dhabi, Herbert mentioned that he would also be intrigued by opportunities to fight towards the end of the year, possibly in November or December, indicating his unwavering commitment to his sporting career.
Overall, this fight clearly marked a successful comeback for Jai Herbert and showcased his expert skill and technique that rendered him victorious. His keenness to further his position in UFC, amidst these challenging times, indicates his resilience and commitment to the sport.