Muhammad Saidov made an immediate impact at UFC Abu Dhabi, stopping Dustin Jacoby with a second-round TKO at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event took place Saturday, July 25, 2026, and streamed live on Paramount+.
Facing a seasoned light heavyweight in Jacoby, the Octagon newcomer delivered the kind of performance that quickly gets attention in the division. Saidov was described as looking every bit as promising as advertised, and he backed that up with a dramatic finish.
The key moment came when Saidov landed a head kick that led to the stoppage in Round 2. Knocking off a veteran such as Jacoby in that fashion turned the result into one of the notable highlights from UFC Abu Dhabi.
For Saidov, the win is an impressive arrival on the UFC stage and a strong first statement in the light heavyweight class. For Jacoby, it was a tough result against a debuting opponent who seized his moment with a decisive finish.
