Dustin Jacoby, born on April 4, 1988, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's light heavyweight division (205 lbs). Jacoby, known for his kickboxing fighting style, has a professional MMA record of 19 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw (19-7-1), with 12 wins by knockout and 1 by submission.
Jacoby began his professional MMA career in 2010, making his UFC debut in October 2011. After two back-to-back losses in the UFC, he was dropped by the promotion. Jacoby then shifted his focus to kickboxing and found success in the Glory kickboxing organization, winning multiple tournaments and fighting some of the best in the sport. He returned to MMA in 2019 and earned his way back into the UFC through Dana White's Contender Series in 2020.
In his second stint with the UFC, Jacoby went on a 6-fight unbeaten streak. He has notable victories, including a first-round TKO against Justin Ledet in October 2020 and a first-round knockout of Da Un Jung in July 2022, which earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. Despite a few losses, Jacoby's grit and continuous improvement have kept him ranked at #8 in the light heavyweight division. He is currently scheduled to face Dominick Reyes on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.
Dustin Jacoby Record
Dustin Jacoby currently maintains a professional MMA record of 19 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw (19-8-1). Of his wins, 12 have come via knockouts, 1 by submitting his opponent, and through judges decisions on 6 occasions. Jacoby maintains a UFC record of 7 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw in 13 bouts (7-5-1).
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 19–8–1 | Alonzo Menifield | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 296 | December 16, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 19–7–1 | Kennedy Nzechukwu | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font | August 5, 2023 | 1 | 1:22 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Loss | 18–7–1 | Azamat Murzakanov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | April 15, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Khalil Rountree Jr. | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen | October 29, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Jung Da-un | KO (punch) | UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez | July 16, 2022 | 1 | 3:13 | Elmont, New York, United States |
| Win | 17–5–1 | Michał Oleksiejczuk | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 272 | March 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 16–5–1 | John Allan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 268 | November 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | 15–5–1 | Darren Stewart | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze | August 28, 2021 | 1 | 3:04 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Draw | 14–5–1 | Ion Cuțelaba | Draw (split) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka | May 1, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 14–5 | Maxim Grishin | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane | February 27, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–5 | Justin Ledet | TKO (leg kicks and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva | October 31, 2020 | 1 | 2:38 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–5 | Ty Flores | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 27 | August 4, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–5 | Cody East | Decision (unanimous) | SCL 74: King of Sparta Heavyweight Series | June 29, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Golden, Colorado, United States |
| Loss | 10–5 | John Salter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 132 | January 16, 2015 | 2 | 3:33 | Temecula, California, United States |
| Loss | 10–4 | Muhammed Lawal | TKO (punches) | Bellator 123 | September 5, 2014 | 2 | 1:13 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States |
| Win | 10–3 | Lucas Lopes | TKO (head kick and punches) | Titan FC 29 | August 22, 2014 | 1 | 4:15 | Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States |
| Win | 9–3 | Andrew Sanchez | Decision (split) | CCCW: The Uprising | March 2, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Springfield, Illinois, United States |
| Loss | 8–3 | David Branch | Decision (unanimous) | WSOF 1 | November 3, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–2 | Tim Williams | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Fury FC 16 | August 24, 2012 | 1 | 4:04 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States |
| Win | 7–2 | Billy Johnson | KO (punch) | Hoosier Fight Club 11 | June 2, 2012 | 1 | 0:45 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States |
| Loss | 6–2 | Chris Camozzi | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis | January 28, 2012 | 3 | 1:08 | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Loss | 6–1 | Clifford Starks | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 137 | October 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 6–0 | Billy Horne | TKO (punches) | AP: Riverfists 2011 | September 4, 2011 | 1 | 0:37 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Win | 5–0 | Ryan Sturdy | TKO (doctor stoppage) | XFO 40 | June 25, 2011 | 2 | 2:31 | Lakemoor, Illinois, United States |
| Win | 4–0 | Oscar Glover | TKO (punches) | CCCW: Fight Night 3 | April 30, 2011 | 1 | 2:25 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Win | 3–0 | Ryan Braun | Submission (triangle choke) | Disorderly Conduct 1: St. Patty's Showdown | March 12, 2011 | 1 | 1:05 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Win | 2–0 | David Gaston | TKO (punches) | CCCW 6 | January 29, 2011 | 1 | 0:54 | Springfield, Illinois, United States |
| Win | 1–0 | Dan McGlasson | TKO (punches) | CCCW: Fight Night 2 | November 27, 2010 | 1 | 2:09 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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Dustin Jacoby UFC Career
Dustin Jacoby's UFC career has seen several ups and downs. He first made his UFC debut in 2011 but was released after two consecutive losses. Jacoby returned to the UFC through Dana White's Contender Series in 2020, where he secured a contract by defeating Ty Flores via unanimous decision.
In his comeback fight, Jacoby knocked out Justin Ledet in the first round. He continued his winning streak with victories over Maxim Grishin and Darren Stewart and a unanimous decision win over John Allan. Despite a split draw against Ion Cuțelaba, Jacoby signed a new four-fight contract with the UFC. He defeated Michał Oleksiejczuk and earned his first Performance of the Night bonus with a knockout win over Da Un Jung.
Jacoby faced setbacks with a split decision loss to Khalil Rountree Jr. and a unanimous decision loss to Azamat Murzakanov. He bounced back with a first-round TKO victory over Kennedy Nzechukwu, earning his second Performance of the Night bonus. However, he lost his next fight via unanimous decision to Alonzo Menifield. Jacoby is now gearing up to face Dominick Reyes on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.
FAQs On Dustin Jacoby's Record
A. 19 wins, 8 losses, and 1 draw (19–8–1).
A. Dustin Jacoby maintains a UFC record of 7 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw (7-5-1).
A. Dustin Jacoby's next fight will see him squaring off against Dominick Reyes on June 8, 2024.
A. Dustin Jacoby competes in the light heavyweight division and weighs 205 lbs or 93 kg.
A. Dustin Jacoby fought as a kickboxer at GLORY Kickboxing before he was re-signed to the UFC.
