UFC Fighter Joins Elite Knockout Club

Dustin Jacoby's latest KO puts him in rare company with MMA legends Chuck Liddell and Shogun Rua.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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UFC fighter Dustin Jacoby continued his impressive knockout streak at UFC Vegas 113, stopping opponent Julius Walker in the second round. Jacoby's victory marked his third straight KO win, putting him in elite company with only two other light heavyweight fighters in UFC history - Chuck Liddell and Shogun Rua - who have more knockouts in the division.

Why it matters

Jacoby's recent run of knockouts has strengthened his case for a return to the UFC rankings, and has him eyeing a potential matchup with fellow kickboxing standout Alex Pereira, who previously defeated Jacoby in Glory Kickboxing. Jacoby's place among the UFC's all-time knockout leaders in the light heavyweight division also cements his status as one of the most powerful punchers in the weight class.

The details

After back-to-back losses that dropped him to a 1-5 stretch, Jacoby has responded with three straight knockout wins, including his latest victory over Julius Walker at UFC Vegas 113. Jacoby's seven career knockouts in the UFC now place him third all-time in the light heavyweight division, trailing only former champions Chuck Liddell (9 KOs) and Shogun Rua (8 KOs).

  • Jacoby defeated Julius Walker via knockout in the second round at UFC Vegas 113 on February 9, 2026.

The players

Dustin Jacoby

A former ranked UFC light heavyweight contender who is on a three-fight knockout streak, putting him among the division's all-time KO leaders.

Chuck Liddell

A former UFC light heavyweight champion who holds the record for most knockouts in the division with 9.

Shogun Rua

A former UFC light heavyweight champion who is second all-time in the division with 8 knockouts.

Alex Pereira

A kickboxing standout who previously defeated Jacoby in a Glory Kickboxing match, and is now in the UFC where he has a long-standing rivalry with Israel Adesanya.

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What they’re saying

“You go get a big knockout, I mean, would it be bizarre to call for a title shot? Because there's all these guys, one guy in the center, and you've already seen certain matchups.”

— Dustin Jacoby (MMA Junkie Radio)

“I think with three knockouts in a row I am right there. Give me an opportunity.”

— Dustin Jacoby (MMA Junkie Radio)

“Where I dropped the ball was when I fought Dominick Reyes. That one really hurt me... I'll be honest with you, I was not completely focused.”

— Dustin Jacoby (MMA Junkie Radio)

What’s next

Jacoby has hinted at wanting a rematch with kickboxing rival Alex Pereira, who previously defeated him in a Glory Kickboxing match. With his recent knockout streak, Jacoby believes he is now deserving of a title shot in the UFC light heavyweight division.

The takeaway

Dustin Jacoby's latest knockout victory at UFC Vegas 113 has put him in elite company among the UFC's all-time light heavyweight knockout leaders, joining legends Chuck Liddell and Shogun Rua. Jacoby's resurgence after a tough stretch has him eyeing a potential title shot, and a chance to avenge his prior loss to kickboxing star Alex Pereira.