Mandel Nallo enters with serious momentum, riding a five-fight win streak with multiple first-round finishes. Jai Herbert, on the other hand, is the more experienced UFC fighter. He has faced a higher level of competition and understands how to manage pace over three rounds.
Mandel Nallo
Last 3 bouts:
Win. Samuel Silva – TKO
Win. Robert Seres – Submission
Win. Deivison Ribeiro – TKO
Fighting style:
Aggressive, well-rounded finisher. Nallo blends explosive striking with opportunistic grappling, often looking to end fights early rather than manage rounds.
Strengths:
Strong finishing rate (KO and submission wins)
Riding a five-fight win streak
Dangerous in the first round with fast starts
Well-rounded skill set with both striking and grappling threats
Weaknesses:
Limited UFC experience (making full debut)
Unproven against high-level UFC competition
Unknown durability in extended fights
Keys to victory:
Start fast and capitalize on early openings
Mix striking and grappling to stay unpredictable
Avoid getting drawn into a slow, technical fight
Jai Herbert
Last 3 bouts:
Lose. Chris Padilla – Split Decision
Win. Rolando Bedoya – Unanimous Decision
Lose. Fares Ziam – Unanimous Decision
Fighting style:
Technical striker with a kickboxing base. Herbert prefers to fight at range, using his length, straight punches, and measured pace to control fights.
Strengths:
Significant reach advantage (77”)
Clean, technical striking and distance control
Experience advantage in the UFC
Composure in decision fights
Weaknesses:
Inconsistent results in recent fights
Can be too cautious and low-volume
Durability concerns in past stoppage losses
Keys to victory:
Keep the fight at range and avoid close exchanges
Use jab and kicks to control tempo
Extend the fight and test Nallo’s experience
