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Dustin Jacoby has fought his way back into ranked contention at light heavyweight following his third consecutive knockout victory at UFC Vegas 113 on February 8, 2026. The impressive performance earned recognition from his former Glory Kickboxing rival Alex Pereira, who acknowledged Jacoby's resurgence. This turnaround is particularly notable given that Jacoby appeared to be nearing the end of his UFC career after being knocked out by Dominick Reyes in June 2024. The three-fight knockout streak demonstrates Jacoby's striking prowess and renewed competitive form. Analysts suggest a matchup against Zhang Mingyang on the UFC's late May Macau card as an appropriate next challenge for the resurgent light heavyweight.
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