Jakub Wikłacz

Jakub Wikłacz
Wikłacz in 2024
BornJakub Wikłacz
(1996-09-10) September 10, 1996
Olsztyn, Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
NicknameMasa
NationalityPolish
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight135.5 lb (61 kg; 9 st 10 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
(2015-present)
Flyweight
(2014-2015)
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofPoznań, Greater Poland, Poland
Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
TeamArrachion Olsztyn
(2014-2022)
Czerwony Smok Poznań
(2022-present)[2]
American Top Team
(2023-present)
TeacherRobert Drysdale
TrainerBartosz Jezierski[3]
Rank1st degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
under Robert Drysdale[4]
Years active2014-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins18
By submission11
By decision7
Losses3
By knockout2
By submission1
Draws2
Other information
OccupationMixed martial artist and grappler
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men’s amateur mixed martial arts
Representing Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship
Polish Amateur MMA Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 Żyrardów-61 kg (full contact)
Silver medal – second place2011 Teresin-56 kg
Men’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Representing Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship
Polish BJJ Championships
Silver medal – second place2017 Poznań-70 kg (Purple)
Silver medal – second place2018 Gniezno-76 kg (Purple)
Gold medal – first place2020 Mosina-76 kg (Brown)
Bronze medal – third place2024 Poznań-70 kg (Black)
Men’s submission grappling
Polish ADCC Cup
Gold medal – first place2019 Warsaw-70 kg (Advanced)
Bronze medal – third place2021 Warsaw-76.9 kg (Pro)
Polish No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Cup
Gold medal – first place2021 Luboń-73.5 kg (Brown)

Jakub Wikłacz (Polish pronunciation: [/ˈja.kup ˈvi.kwat͡ʂ/]; born September 10, 1996), is a Polish mixed martial artist and Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. A professional mixed martial artist since 2014, he currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW), where he was the former and longest-reigning KSW Bantamweight Champion.

Early life

Jakub Wikłacz was born on September 10, 1996, in Olsztyn, Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship, Republic of Poland. In his youth, Wikłacz trained in judo at the age of 7[5] and had started training MMA around the age of 13,[6] attending the Arrachion Olsztyn gym in the aforementioned city of Olsztyn, and had his first amateur competitions in 2011.[7] Jakub, in his teenage years, was an registered culinary student, but eventually dropped out to train in combat sports full-time.[7]

Amateur career

Wikłacz had started competing in amateur mixed martial arts in 2011,[7] with him placing second in the national championships in Teresin.[8] In the next year, Wikłacz placed second and third in multiple regional championships.[9] In 2013, he placed first at the Polish Northern championships,[10] and in 2014, he placed first at the Central Poland Cup,[11] and the Polish National championships in Żyrardów.[12] He ended his career when he debuted in professional MMA in the same year.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wikłacz debuted in professional mixed martial arts at the age of 17. He balanced a record of 10 wins, 2 losses, and one draw, competing in multiple regional promotions, and Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB).

KSW career

Jakub debuted in Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW) at KSW 53, where he faced Sebastian Przybysz in a rematch, on July 11, 2020. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round, due to punches in the body.[13]

In his next fight, Wikłacz faced Patryk Surdyn at KSW 65, on April 24, 2021. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]

Wikłacz faced the former KSW Bantamweight and FFC Featherweight Champion, Antun Račić, at KSW 63, on September 4, 2021. He won the fight via submission in the first round, due to a guillotine choke. After the pay-per-view concluded, Jakub was awarded his first Submission of the Night honor.[15]

Jakub fought Bruno Augusto dos Santos at KSW 71, on June 18, 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

KSW Bantamweight Champion

In his next fight, Wikłacz fought Sebastian Przybysz, in a rematch, for the KSW Bantamweight Championship. They fought at KSW 77, on December 17, 2022. He won the fight by split decision, winning the Bantamweight title in the process.[17] After the event concluded, he, along with Sebastian, were awarded their first Fight of the Night award.[18]

Jakub was originally scheduled to defend his title against Zuriko Jojua at KSW 83, on June 3, 2023. However, Zuriko pulled out of the fight due to a knee ligament injury.[19] In a short notice announcement, Jakub was scheduled to face Werlleson Martins at the same date, but Werlleson weighed in 5 kg over the bantamweight title limit, and was hospitalized over his weight cut, shutting off the fight. Wikłacz was then offered a non-title bout at 70 kg, but declined the offer and the overall fight was scrapped, being replaced by another bout on the card.[20]

Wikłacz was scheduled to face former Bantamweight champion, Sebastian Przybysz, in a third rematch, for the KSW Bantamweight Championship, at KSW 86, on September 16, 2023. The bout ended in a technical draw, after an illegal kick to the head of Sebastian, who was grounded, rendered him unable to continue the fight.[21] Jakub retained the title in the process.

In his next title defense, Jakub Wikłacz was scheduled to face Zuriko Jojua the second time, at KSW 92, on March 16, 2024. He won the fight by unanimous decision, and the bout was given his second Fight of the Night honor.[22]

He fought against Sebastian Przybysz, in a rematch, for the KSW Bantamweight Championship, at KSW 95, on June 7, 2024. He won the fight by submission in the second round, due to a guillotine choke.[23] After the event concluded, the bout was given both the Fight of the Night, and the Submission of the Night awards.[24]

Release from KSW and signing with the UFC

On December 16, 2024, Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki announced the departure of Jakub Wikłacz from their roster, signifying a mutual termination of their contract, in order for Jakub to sign to the UFC, and the Bantamweight title that he held was vacated in the process.[25] Months later, on June 19, 2025, it was reported and officially announced that both Wikłacz and the former two-time interim KSW Featherweight Champion, Robert Ruchała, had signed with the UFC.[26]

UFC career

Wikłacz debuted at UFC 320, on October 4, 2025. He faced the former undisputed and interim Bellator Bantamweight World Champion, Patchy Mix, winning the bout by split decision.[27]

Wikłacz fought against the former LFA Bantamweight Champion, Muin Gafurov, at UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira, on February 7, 2026. After a dramatic and close fight, Wikłacz won via submission at the last second of the third round, due to a guillotine choke.[28] After the event ended, Wikłacz was given his first Performance of the Night bonus in the promotion.[29]

Jakub Wikłacz was originally scheduled to face Marcus McGhee at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim, on June 5, 2026. However, it was reported that Jakub pulled out of the fight due to a serious arm injury.[30]

Personal life and relationships

Wikłacz is close friends with the former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, Joanna Jędrzejczyk, where he was a main sparring partner of hers at Arrachion Olsztyn, even being mentioned in her octagon interview after she defeated Jessica Penne, that the 18-year old Jakub was going to be a world champion.[31] Joanna was a major contributor to the contract negotiations of Jakub and Robert Ruchała with the UFC.[26] She is a current coach of Jakub and is a part of his corner.

Grappling career

2017

Jakub officially started competing in grappling under his training in Judo when he was a child.[5] Wikłacz made his official debut in Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions in 2017, where he placed second in the under 70 kg adult purple belt division at the 13th Polish BJJ Championships, in the gi category.[32]

2018

A year later, Wikłacz attended the 14th edition of the Polish BJJ Championships in Gniezno, placing second in the -76 kg adult purple belt category.[33] In the same year of 2018, Wikłacz was scheduled to participate in the 5th edition of the Octopus BJJ Cup in Łódź, where he placed first in the adult -76 kg purple belt division.[34]

2019

Jakub made his No-Gi debut at the 15th Polish ADCC Cup in Warsaw, where he won the gold medal at the -70 kg advanced category.[35]

2020

Wikłacz returned to the Polish BJJ Championships in 2020, competing in their adult -76 kg brown belt division, where he placed first in the gi category.[36]

2021

Jakub returned to No-Gi competition, competing in the 11th Polish No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Cup in Luboń, where he placed first at the -73.5 kg brown belt category.[37] Later in the year, he competed at the 16th edition of the aforementioned Polish ADCC Cup in Warsaw, where he won bronze at the -76.9 kg pro division.[38]

2023

On June 25, 2023, Jakub was promoted to 1st degree black belt under the Brazilian and American jiu-jitsu practitioner and former mixed martial artist, Robert Drysdale, in the Zenith BJJ Camp.[4]

2024

Wikłacz made his black belt debut in gi competition at the 20th edition of the Polish BJJ Championships, placing third in the -70 kg black belt division.[39]

2026

Upon an last-minute invitation, Jakub is scheduled to compete at the 28th edition of the ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship, competing in their -66 kg pro division.[40]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Professional

Amateur

2012
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Polish Amateur MMA Championships (-56 kg)
2014
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Polish Amateur MMA Championships (-61 kg) (full contact)

Grappling

Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu

2017
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Polish BJJ Championships (-70 kg; Purple)
2018
    • 2nd place, silver medalist(s) Polish BJJ Championships (-76 kg; Purple)
      1st place, gold medalist(s) Octopus BJJ Cup (-76 kg; Purple)
2020
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Polish BJJ Championships (-76 kg; Brown)
2024
    • 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Polish BJJ Championships (-70 kg; Black)

No-Gi Brazilian jiu-jitsu

2019
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Polish ADCC Cup (-70 kg; Advanced)
2021
    • 1st place, gold medalist(s) Polish No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Cup (-73.5 kg; Brown)
      3rd place, bronze medalist(s) Polish ADCC Cup (-76.9 kg; Pro)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches 18 wins 3 losses
By knockout 0 2
By submission 11 1
By decision 7 0
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–3–2 Muin Gafurov Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira February 7, 2026 3 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (141 lb) bout; Gafurov missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Win 17–3–2 Patchy Mix Decision (split) UFC 320 October 4, 2025 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–3–2 Sebastian Przybysz Technical Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 95 June 7, 2024 2 3:15 Olsztyn, Poland Defended the KSW Bantamweight Championship. Submission of the Night. Fight of the Night. Later vacated the title on Dec 16, 2024.
Win 15–3–2 Zuriko Jojua Decision (unanimous) KSW 92 March 16, 2024 5 5:00 Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland Defended the KSW Bantamweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Draw 14–3–2 Sebastian Przybysz Technical Decision (unanimous draw) KSW 86 September 16, 2023 4 4:15 Wrocław, Poland Retained the KSW Bantamweight Championship. An accidental illegal soccer kick rendered Przybysz unable to continue.
Win 14–3–1 Sebastian Przybysz Decision (split) KSW 77 December 17, 2022 5 5:00 Gliwice, Poland Won the KSW Bantamweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win 13–3–1 Bruno dos Santos Decision (unanimous) KSW 71 June 19, 2022 3 5:00 Toruń, Poland
Win 12–3–1 Antun Račić Submission (guillotine choke) KSW 63 September 4, 2021 1 1:57 Warsaw, Poland Submission of the Night.
Win 11–3–1 Patryk Surdyn Decision (unanimous) KSW 60 April 24, 2021 3 5:00 Łódź, Poland
Loss 10–3–1 Sebastian Przybysz TKO (punches to the body) KSW 53 July 11, 2020 3 1:18 Warsaw, Poland
Win 10–2–1 Nikolay Kondratyuk Submission (rear-naked choke) Eagles FC: Next Level February 15, 2020 1 2:28 Ciorescu, Moldova
Win 9–2–1 Gheorghe Lupu Submission (triangle choke) Eagles FC: Elimination October 26, 2019 2 2:34 Chișinău, Moldova
Win 8–2–1 Simone D'Anna Submission (triangle choke) Celtic Gladiator 20 April 28, 2018 1 1:40 Olsztyn, Poland
Win 7–2–1 Piotr Wróblewski Submission (guillotine choke) Spartan Fight 9 December 2, 2017 2 0:38 Chorzów, Poland
Win 6–2–1 Błażej Majdan Submission (rear-naked choke) Spartan Fight 8 September 23, 2017 1 2:03 Kraków, Poland
Win 5–2–1 Sebastian Przybysz Decision (unanimous) ACB 63 July 1, 2027 3 5:00 Gdańsk, Poland
Loss 4–2–1 Dukvaha Astamirov TKO (punches) ACB 53 February 18, 2017 2 4:58 Olsztyn, Poland
Loss 4–1–1 Dawid Gralka Submission (heel hook) Spartan Fight 6 December 17, 2016 1 0:58 Plock, Poland
Win 4–0–1 Azamat Mustafaev Submission (guillotine choke) Spartan Fight 5 October 8, 2016 1 1:37 Kraków, Poland Catchweight (139 lb) bout.
Draw 3–0–1 Marcin Bilman Draw (majority) MFC 8 September 12, 2015 3 5:00 Zielona Góra, Poland Bantamweight debut.
Win 3–0 Adrian Biniecki Submission (rear-naked choke) PLMMA 54 April 24, 2015 1 4:45 Włocławek, Poland
Win 2–0 Igor Wojtas Decision (split) Gladiator Arena 7 November 14, 2014 3 5:00 Pyrzyce, Poland
Win 1–0 Nickolas Kosmel Submission (armbar) Fighters Arena 9 June 8, 2014 1 0:58 Józefów, Poland Flyweight debut.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Jakub Wikłacz: "I have the best club in Poland"". inthecage.pl. 2026-04-28. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
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  19. ↑ @zuriko_jojua; (26 April 2023). "Unfortunately, it's the second time I have to pull out from the @ksw_mma title fight because of injury 😕 I know a lot of you were waiting for this fight and Im very sorry that it happened like this 🙁 I will be back soon and by the help of god, I will reach my goal 🙏🏻🖤" – via Instagram.
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