Dustin Jacoby delivered a devastating knockout victory against Julius Walker at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with the referee allowing the fight to continue before the final brutal finish. The knockout was particularly notable as Jacoby and Walker were former training partners, adding an extra layer of intensity to their matchup. Jacoby's impressive finish demonstrates his striking capabilities and positions him favorably in the light heavyweight division. The victory was one of several knockout finishes that highlighted the UFC Vegas 113 card.
Dustin Jacoby stopped Julius Walker by knockout at UFC Vegas 113 on February 7, 2026, inside the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, delivering one of the more emotionally charged finishes on a card packed with stoppages.
Jacoby, known as "The Hanyak," entered the fight with a 22-9-1 record and a reputation as one of the light heavyweight division's more active strikers. The 38-year-old from the United States trains out of Factory X and carries a significant output for his weight class, landing 5.4 significant strikes per minute. Standing six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach, he brought both experience and pop to the matchup. The finish underlined his finishing ability and reinforces his standing in a competitive 205-pound division.
Walker, fighting out of Team Fusion, came in at 7-3-0 and had drawn attention for his well-rounded skill set. The 26-year-old American stands six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach and had shown legitimate takedown volume — averaging 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes — along with a striking accuracy of 53 percent. At just 26, Walker had positioned himself as a prospect worth watching, but the Jacoby fight proved a steep step up.
The backstory between the two men added weight to an already meaningful result. Jacoby and Walker were former training partners, meaning each man arrived knowing the other's tendencies intimately. The referee allowed the fight to continue at one point before Jacoby ultimately secured the brutal final finish.
Why it matters
- Jacoby's knockout extends his run as a legitimate contender presence in the light heavyweight division
- The former training partner dynamic added unusual stakes to the matchup
- Walker, at 26, absorbs his third professional loss but remains young enough to rebuild
- A card featuring multiple knockout finishes raises UFC Vegas 113's profile as a standout event night
