Last fight
Win
Jacoby vs Saidov
Jul. 25, 2026
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 60
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 133
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Trains at
Gor MMA
Fighting style
Striker
Age
30
Height
74.00
Weight
205.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 25, 2026
- Pro since June 2022, made UFC debut in July 2026
- Has KOs in six out of his last seven wins
- Seven wins by KO, two by submission (Triangle x2)
- Four first-round finishes, five second-round finishes
- Has three head kick KO wins & one spinning wheel kick KO (had a 17-second head kick KO in December 2023)
- Has only been out of Round 2 once as a pro
UFC Fight Night (7/25/26) Saidov stopped Dustin Jacoby via strikes at 4:49 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I begin training when I was 12 so I learn to protect myself.
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? I love the UFC and this has been a lifelong dream for me, let’s have some fun.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter is Khabib, he made this sport very popular and because of him everyone know about our small Republic of Dagestan now, we will all continue his legacy.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? Muhammad Ali.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Russian Muay Thai Champion, MMA World Champion.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? I think my next flight coming up next Saturday will be a very important and key fight in my career.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I want to show people that fighters from Dagestan can also be strikers, and I want to make the Sport of Muay Thai very popular using my platform.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? My motivation is to build a better future for me and my family and when I have kids I want them to have a better life than mine.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a Security for many years.
Favorite grappling technique: I like Suloev stretch submission
Favorite Striking technique: Wheel Kick
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I am married and I love spending time with my family and hopefully after this fight, I will take them on a memorable vacation.
