Dustin Jacoby is set to face Julius Walker in an intriguing matchup at UFC Vegas 113, taking place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The odds favor Jacoby at -185, while Walker trails at +160.
Dustin “The Hanyak” Jacoby boasts a professional record of 21 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw, making his way into the Octagon at 37 years old, standing 6’3″ and weighing 205 pounds. His reach measures 76 inches. Conversely, the younger Julius “Juice Box” Walker, age 26, stands 6’4″ with a slightly longer reach of 78 inches and holds a record of 7 wins and 1 loss.
Both fighters have proven to be effective strikers, with Jacoby landing an average of 5.37 significant strikes per minute at a 47% accuracy rate. In comparison, Walker lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute but does so with a higher accuracy of 55%. When it comes to defense, Jacoby absorbs 4.02 significant strikes per minute, while Walker allows only 3.53 strikes.
The grappling aspect reveals differing strengths: Jacoby averages 0.33 takedowns per three rounds with a success rate of 25%, managing to stuff 62% of opponent attempts. Walker, however, is more effective, scoring on 36% of his takedown attempts and displaying a stellar ability to defend against all takedowns attempted by his opposition.
In their previous outings, Jacoby secured a victory against Bruno Lopes in round one, demonstrating his striking capability with 58% accuracy. Meanwhile, Walker won a unanimous decision against Rafael Cerqueira, landing a striking rate that showcased both accuracy and volume, completing 96 of 120 total strikes thrown.
Other fights worth watching on the card include Alex Morono against Daniil Donchenko, and Niko Price taking on Nikolay Veretennikov, promising more thrilling matchups for MMA fans.
As the fighters approach this significant bout, the anticipation grows around whether Jacoby can leverage his experience and striking efficiency, or if Walker will uphold his momentum and triumph with his blend of striking and grappling defense. With both fighters looking to solidify their standings in the competitive light heavyweight division, this matchup is poised to deliver excitement and skill inside the Octagon.