Overview
- Muhammad Saidov finished Dustin Jacoby by TKO after a left high kick that left Jacoby hurt and a follow-up punching barrage ended the fight at 4:49 of Round 2 on Saturday.
- The victory was Saidov’s UFC debut and pushed his pro record to 10-0 following a short-notice call-up from UAE Warriors.
- Reports differ on which official waved the fight off, with multiple outlets naming Jim Perdios and at least one naming Marc Goddard, so an official clarification is still pending.
- Jacoby posted that he thinks he may have broken his right arm and will get x-rays, a developing medical update that could affect his short-term availability if confirmed.
- The upset halts Jacoby’s three-fight winning streak and raises Saidov’s profile in the light-heavyweight division while likely shaping near-term matchmaking decisions for both fighters.