Muhammad Saidov scores TKO victory in UFC debut against Dustin Jacoby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Muhammad Saidov made a successful UFC debut with a second-round TKO of Dustin Jacoby at UFC Fight Night 282 held at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Saidov, who stepped in on short notice, showcased his skills and expressed gratitude for the opportunity, linking the victory to pressing personal financial challenges. This win not only adds to his MMA record but also provides timely financial relief, as Saidov had been considering leaving the sport before receiving the UFC call. He takes home a total of $25,000 in bonuses for the performance.
- •Muhammad Saidov improved to 10-0 in MMA and 1-0 in UFC.
- •Saidov finished Dustin Jacoby with a TKO in the second round.
- •The fight took place at UFC Fight Night 282 on July 26, 2026.
- •Saidov received a total of $25,000 in fight bonuses.
- •Prior to the fight, Saidov faced financial struggles and considered quitting MMA.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Muhammad Saidov wondered how he'd feed family before UFC call came
"One of the most impressive performances on UFC Abu Dhabi belonged to debutant Muhammad Saidov.
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