Dustin Jacoby
USA
No-shows Abu Dhabi loss
Jacoby lost to Muhammad Said via TKO (strikes) at 4:49 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
It was a dreadful performance from Jacoby and one he simply couldn't not afford as a -180 favorite. Facing a newcomer and fellow kickboxer in Said, Dustin was completely unable to close the distance between the two. He didn't absorb much damage in a fairly tight opening frame, but that all changed in Round 2. Jacoby was eventually dropped by a head kick and finished with brutal follow-up shots. Now 38 years old, Dustin has found a new lease on life since moving up to 205 pounds, but this was a clear step back. The loss snaps a three-fight winning streak for the Factory X product.
It was a dreadful performance from Jacoby and one he simply couldn't not afford as a -180 favorite. Facing a newcomer and fellow kickboxer in Said, Dustin was completely unable to close the distance between the two. He didn't absorb much damage in a fairly tight opening frame, but that all changed in Round 2. Jacoby was eventually dropped by a head kick and finished with brutal follow-up shots. Now 38 years old, Dustin has found a new lease on life since moving up to 205 pounds, but this was a clear step back. The loss snaps a three-fight winning streak for the Factory X product.
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Takes on newcomer in Abu Dhabi
Jacoby will fight Muhammad Said at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, Marcel Dorff of Heavy On Sports reports
ANALYSIS
Jacoby has found new life after years of scuffling through the middle ranks of the light heavyweight division, having beaten his last three opponents via KO/TKO. He takes on an undefeated fighter in Said, who is a slick kickboxer with a strong Judo background. Jacoby could start to work his way into the title picture with another dominant win, as the division remains wide open while champion Carlos Ulberg recovers from knee surgery.
Jacoby has found new life after years of scuffling through the middle ranks of the light heavyweight division, having beaten his last three opponents via KO/TKO. He takes on an undefeated fighter in Said, who is a slick kickboxer with a strong Judo background. Jacoby could start to work his way into the title picture with another dominant win, as the division remains wide open while champion Carlos Ulberg recovers from knee surgery.
Racks up third straight victory
Jacoby defeated Julius Walker via TKO (punches) at 1:42 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Jacoby was due to face Jimmy Crute in Australia last week before the latter withdrew due to a knee injury. He was quickly matched up against Walker here and found the stoppage despite an uneven performance early on. The UFC has done an exceptional job of matching Jacoby -- a pure kickboxer -- up against fellow strikers. Facing an opponent here in Walker with some grappling chops, Dustin gave up three takedowns on six attempts in Round 1, losing the frame on all three scorecards. Luckily for Jacoby, he was able to maximize a massive edge on the feet to earn the stoppage early in Round 2. The 37-year-old Jacoby was an obvious cut candidate following a 1-4 stretch from October 2022 to June 2024, but the company stuck with him, and he's responded with three straight wins since.
Jacoby was due to face Jimmy Crute in Australia last week before the latter withdrew due to a knee injury. He was quickly matched up against Walker here and found the stoppage despite an uneven performance early on. The UFC has done an exceptional job of matching Jacoby -- a pure kickboxer -- up against fellow strikers. Facing an opponent here in Walker with some grappling chops, Dustin gave up three takedowns on six attempts in Round 1, losing the frame on all three scorecards. Luckily for Jacoby, he was able to maximize a massive edge on the feet to earn the stoppage early in Round 2. The 37-year-old Jacoby was an obvious cut candidate following a 1-4 stretch from October 2022 to June 2024, but the company stuck with him, and he's responded with three straight wins since.
Now fighting at UFC Vegas 113
Jacoby will fight Julius Walker at UFC Vegas 113 on Feb. 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
A knee injury to Jimmy Crute forced Jacoby off the card for UFC 325, but the latter will now get an opportunity to fight just a week later. Jacoby will now attempt to capture his third straight victory against an opponent who has split his first two fights since joining the UFC in February 2025.
A knee injury to Jimmy Crute forced Jacoby off the card for UFC 325, but the latter will now get an opportunity to fight just a week later. Jacoby will now attempt to capture his third straight victory against an opponent who has split his first two fights since joining the UFC in February 2025.
Needs new opponent
Jacoby will no longer fight Jimmy Crute (knee) at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Crute announced Wednesday that he suffered a ruptured ACL, leaving him unable to fight Jacoby. With roughly two weeks remaining before the event, the UFC will likely seek a replacement fighter to take on Jacoby, who will be looking to capture his third consecutive win.
Crute announced Wednesday that he suffered a ruptured ACL, leaving him unable to fight Jacoby. With roughly two weeks remaining before the event, the UFC will likely seek a replacement fighter to take on Jacoby, who will be looking to capture his third consecutive win.
Draws Crute to start 2026
Jacoby will take on Jimmy Crute in a light heavyweight matchup at UFC 323 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Jacoby will look to run his winning streak to three against an opponent in Crute who has seen a resurgence of later, picking up back-to-back first-round wins to close out 2025. Jacoby likely holds the edge on the feet, where he sports slight height and reach advantages, in addition to an advantage in volume striking. Crute, meanwhile, is a much better offensive wrestler and submission threat.
Jacoby will look to run his winning streak to three against an opponent in Crute who has seen a resurgence of later, picking up back-to-back first-round wins to close out 2025. Jacoby likely holds the edge on the feet, where he sports slight height and reach advantages, in addition to an advantage in volume striking. Crute, meanwhile, is a much better offensive wrestler and submission threat.