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Light Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Dustin Jacoby

Dustin Jacoby

21-9-1
2 Win Streak
Age
37
Height
6'3"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
10:08
Gym
—
UFC Record
9-6-1(16 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 5R2 1R3 4
Last 5
WWWLW
Finish Rate
71%
Bonuses
3
Style
Freestyle
Location
Fort Morgan, United States
Next Fight2026-02-07
JW
vs Julius Walker
Opponent Last Bout
W - Rafael CerqueiraKO/TKOR2 1:42· Punches to Head On Ground

Fight History

WIN
JW
vs Julius Walker
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:42
WIN
BL
vs Bruno Lopes
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:50
WIN
VP
vs Vitor Petrino
UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:44
LOSS
DR
vs Dominick Reyes
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Imavov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:00
WIN
DW
vs Da Woon Jung
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:13
WIN
DS
vs Darren Stewart
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:04
DRAW
IC
vs Ion Cutelaba
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Prochazka· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MG
vs Maxim Grishin
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JL
vs Justin Ledet
UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:38
WIN
KN
vs Kennedy Nzechukwu
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:22
LOSS
AM
vs Azamat Murzakanov
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KR
vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AM
vs Alonzo Menifield
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MO
vs Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC 272: Covington vs. Masvidal· 2022-03-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs John Allan
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CS
vs Clifford Starks
UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· 2011-10-29
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Camozzi
UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R3 1:08
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.4/min
Grappling
0.33 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Dustin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
32 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+90% vs div avg
91%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Jabs

#2
78%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Knees

#3
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
50%
Damage Events
44%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
31%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (91%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (169%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 326% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
7
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#1
5
71% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#2
1
14% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#3
1
14% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (5x, 71% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.4) and Strike Def% (58%).
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.
🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (126% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#19 of 26
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 26
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc91%
Clinch
68% acc8%
Ground
77% acc1%
Striking Differential+1.35/min
5.37 landed/min4.02 absorbed/min
5.37
Landed/Min
4.02
Absorbed/Min
0.58
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed980
Sig. Strikes Attempted2043

Key Insights

Dustin is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.

Primarily a headhunter with 68% targeting the head.

Favorable output (1.3:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 91% of output at range with 44% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#18 of 26
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#20 of 26
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
2
Defended
14
Total
16
0.33
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
16
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
32
Attempted
25%
Accuracy

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.33/15min).

Lower TD accuracy (25%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,952
1.85
Ratio
Absorbed
1,056
Chin Rating
Average
KD Exchange
14/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.4
Standing %
93%
R3 vs R1 Output
126%
Strong Finisher

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.85x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (29.7) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 126% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
0:12
R2 Control
0:16
R3 Control
0:39
R1 to Final
+34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+16.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+16.6pp
Body
-5.6pp
Leg
-11.0pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-1.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#6
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#19
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#19
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#5
of 26
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#14
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#19
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#16
of 26
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#12
of 26
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2920
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 6
0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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