Venue: Meta APEX (UFC Apex), Las Vegas/Enterprise, Nevada, United States.
Expected on the prelims or early main card (slot TBD; full card positioning finalizes closer to event). Prelims begin approximately 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT on Paramount+; main card follows at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.
Injury Report: No reported injuries preventing either fighter from competing as of early February 2026. Dustin Jacoby stepped in on short notice (replacing injured Uran Satybaldiev); both appear healthy and cleared.
Fighter Matchups and Styles: Light heavyweight striking-focused clash with size edge to Walker. Dustin Jacoby (6’3″, 76″ reach, age 37, orthodox) is a veteran power striker (high KO output, volume punching from kickboxing background) with solid defense and durability; limited grappling but chains well in scrambles. Julius Walker (6’4″, 78″ reach, age 26, orthodox) brings youth, athleticism, explosive KO power (4 career KO/TKO), submissions (2 career), and first-round finishing threat (5 career early stops). Expect stand-up exchanges where Jacoby’s experience counters Walker’s length/pace; potential for early chaos or late veteran control. Stand-up heavy with finish upside.
Recent Form:
Dustin Jacoby (last 3): Win KO/TKO (punches R1 1:50) vs. Bruno Lopes (May 31, 2025), Win KO/TKO (punches R3 3:44) vs. Vitor Petrino (Dec 14, 2024), Loss KO/TKO (punches R1 2:00) vs. Dominick Reyes (Jun 8, 2024). 2-1; rebounding with dominant finishes after setback.
Julius Walker (last 3): Win UD vs. Rafael Cerqueira (Aug 9, 2025), Loss SD vs. Alonzo Menifield (Feb 22, 2025), Win KO/TKO (R1) vs. Myron Dennis (Dec 6, 2024). 2-1 overall; 1-1 in UFC with competitive showing vs. veteran.
Fight History (Key UFC/Pro Highlights):
Dustin Jacoby (overall 21-9-1, UFC ~9-6-1): Multiple KO/TKO wins (14 career KO/TKO total); experienced vs. ranked competition; durable veteran with striking metrics (high SLpM/power). Average fight time ~10:08.
Julius Walker (overall 7-1-0, UFC 1-1): 4 KO/TKO, 2 SUB wins; strong pre-UFC finish rate (5 first-round); promising prospect with size/athleticism. Average fight time longer in decisions.
FIGHT ODDS
Dustin Jacoby – 150
Julius Walker + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 6, 2026
