Matheus Camilo Will Face Jai Herbert on October 10
The lightweight bout is set for this upcoming event in Las Vegas.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
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Local fight fans will see lightweight competitor Matheus Camilo face Jai Herbert on October 10, 2026. Camilo enters the matchup carrying a 2-1 record within the UFC promotion.
Why it matters
This bout matches Camilo's rising momentum in the lightweight division against the veteran experience of Herbert. The fight serves as a test of the 25-year-old Brazilian's trajectory following his recent knockout win.
Matheus Camilo enters the cage with an 11-3-0 professional record, while his opponent Jai Herbert holds a 14-6-1 record. The lightweight division limit is 155 pounds, with Camilo standing 5 feet 10 inches tall against Herbert’s 6-foot-1 frame.
The players
Matheus Camilo
A 25-year-old lightweight mixed martial artist who holds a 2-1 record in the UFC.
Jai Herbert
A veteran mixed martial artist with a 14-6-1 professional record competing in the lightweight division.
The details
Camilo secured his spot in the UFC following a victory over Dorobshokh Nabotov. He most recently stopped Nazim Sadykhov with a first-round knockout at the 1:31 mark in June 2026. Herbert brings a 4-5-1 UFC record into the contest compared to Camilo’s 2-1 standing.
Timeline
May 2025: Camilo lost to Gabe Green.
November 2025: Camilo defeated Viacheslav Borshchev.
June 2026: Camilo defeated Nazim Sadykhov.
October 10, 2026: Camilo fights Jai Herbert.
Beyond the Strip
This matchup operates under the UFC lightweight division's 155-pound weight limit. It continues the promotion's standard competitive framework for matchmaking between rising prospects and established veterans.
Fans planning to attend the event in Las Vegas should prepare for standard fight-night traffic around the host venue. The match officially takes place on October 10.
The takeaway
Camilo looks to extend his recent knockout streak against the veteran Herbert. Watch for the official start time announcement for the October 10 fight card.
Further reading
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