UFC 286: Herbert vs Klein 03/18/2023 – Lightweights Jai Herbert and Ludovit Klein face off in a three-round early preliminary clash on Saturday, March 18, at the O2 Arena in London, England. The match is part of the loaded UFC 286 card that will begin at 12:00 PM ET. Herbert fights in front of his countrymen as he seeks to follow up on his win in July last year. On the other hand, Klein aims to extend his winning streak to three that would boost his rankings in the 155-pound category. Early UFC picks and parlays place Klein as the slight favorite in this showdown that has the possibility to end early due to their ability to stop opponents.
UFC 286: Herbert vs Klein 03/18/2023
| When: | Saturday, March 18, 12:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | O2 Arena, London, England |
| TV: | ESPN+ (US); BT Sport (UK) |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC 286: Herbert vs Klein 03/18/2023 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jai Herbert | +168 | Ludovit Klein | -188 |
Main Card
Jai Herbert
Jai Herbert (12-4, 2-3 UFC) looks to improve on his unanimous decision win against Kyle Nelson in his last UFC fight in July 2022. However, the fighter known as “The Black Country Banger” will have his hands full in his upcoming bout against Klein due to his world-class skills in mixed martial arts. The Englishman has stopped 10 of his 12 opponents, with nine coming by knockout/technical knockout. Stats wise, Herbert has landed 2.45 significant strikes per minute and is coming in the octagon with a significant strike accuracy of 41%. The Wolverhampton native has not yet taken down any opponent in his UFC career but he has able to stop 55% of the takedown attempts against him.
Ludovit Klein
Also known as “Mr. Highlight,” Ludovit Klein (19-4, 3-2 UFC) hopes to continue his fortune in 2022 by facing Herbert in his first fight this year. The Slovakian is coming off wins against Mason Jones and Devonte Smith last year as he tries to stretch his winning streak to three matches against the Englishman. He has registered 16 stoppages in 23 fights (eight by knockout and eight by submissions) and Klein seeks to make another highlight in his career by securing his 20th MMA victory. Stats wise, Klein has landed 3.51 significant strikes per minute and has an accuracy rate of 56%. The 28-year-old fighter has also proven to be a good wrestler with a takedown average of 1.02 per 15 minutes.
Herbert vs Klein Betting Numbers
| Record | 10-1-0 | 19-4-0 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Country | England | Slovakia |
| Height | 6’0″ | 5’8″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 154 | 155 |
| Reach (in) | N/A | N/A |
| Win by KO/TKO | 75% | 42% |
| Win by Submission | 8% | 42% |
| Decisions | 17% | 16% |
| Strikes landed per minute | N/A | N/A |
| Striking accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Striking absorbed per minute | N/A | N/A |
| Striking defense | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown average | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown accuracy | N/A | N/A |
| Takedown defense | N/A | N/A |
| Submission average | N/A | N/A |
Herbert vs Klein Betting Picks
MMA fight odds give Klein a slight edge in this encounter due to his all-around skills. The Slovakian is far more superior in striking and grappling that Herbert might gasp for breath. However, the hometown bet has the fans as his motivation and his hands have been explosive in his previous fights as this could serve as the neutralizer for Klein in the middle of the bout. It could end early but it is more likely to end by decision due to the respect of both fighters to each other’s abilities.
