UFC"Masa"Jakub Wikłacz Record: 18-3-2
BantamweightRecord18-3-2
Age29
DivisionBantamweight · #51
Combat Edge Elo1709
Last fightJun 6 2026
Jakub Wikłacz has a 18-3-2 professional record and is 29 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Arrachion Olsztyn. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jakub Wikłacz bio
Personal background
Jakub Wikłacz, nicknamed "Masa," is a Polish bantamweight competing in the UFC, fighting out of Olsztyn, Poland, where he came up at the Arrachion Olsztyn gym. Born on September 10, 1996, in Olsztyn, Wikłacz developed into one of the most decorated grapplers in Polish MMA, holding a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and building his entire fighting identity around an aggressive, submission-hunting ground game. At 5'8" with a long 72-inch reach for the division, the rangy bantamweight pairs that length with relentless grappling pressure, a style that made him a champion on Europe's biggest stage before he ever reached the Octagon.
Path to the UFC
Wikłacz turned professional in 2014 and spent years climbing the Polish and European regional circuit, fighting for promotions such as ACB and Spartan Fight before landing with KSW, the continent's premier organization. His KSW run became defined by a long rivalry with Sebastian Przybysz: after losing to Przybysz in his 2020 KSW debut, he reeled off wins – including a unanimous decision over title challenger Bruno Santos at KSW 71 in 2022 and a win over former champion Antun Račić – to set up a title rematch. He defeated Przybysz by split decision to win the KSW bantamweight championship and defended the belt across one of European MMA's most memorable five-fight series, capped by a submission win in their final meeting.
UFC career
Wikłacz arrived in the UFC as KSW's reigning bantamweight champion and made an immediate statement. In his October 2025 debut at UFC 320, he stunned former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix, taking a split decision over one of the division's most accomplished arrivals. He backed it up in February 2026 by submitting Muin Gafurov with a third-round guillotine choke, a finish that showcased the grappling that has carried his entire career and pushed his early UFC run to 2-0.
Fighting style
Wikłacz is a submission specialist in the purest sense. Eleven of his 18 wins have come by submission and none by knockout, the profile of a fighter who lives to get the fight to the mat and finish from dominant position, with the guillotine choke a particular signature. His grappling volume, scrambling and chokes from the front headlock make him a constant threat the moment a fight hits the ground, and his length helps him control range and set up entries. The recognized weakness is on the feet: each of his losses has come by knockout or strikes, underlining that heavy-handed strikers who can keep the fight standing pose the biggest danger to a grappler who wants to drag opponents into his world.
Career highlights
- Statement UFC debut — upset former Bellator champion Patchy Mix by split decision at UFC 320 in his promotional debut.
- KSW bantamweight champion — won and defended Europe's premier bantamweight title before joining the UFC, headlining a celebrated rivalry with Sebastian Przybysz.
- Submission ace — 11 career submission wins, including the third-round guillotine that finished Muin Gafurov in 2026.
Career snapshot
Jakub Wikłacz career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1709Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#387
Bantamweight#51of 233 active
Peak1709
Last move+19
Opponent quality1573avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1709 Elo after defeating Muin Gafurov (2026-02-07)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
WinMuin Gafurov2026-02-07 | Submission+19WinPatchy Mix2025-10-04 | Decision (split)+18WinSebastian Przybysz2024-06-07 | Submission (Guillotine Choke)+13WinZuriko Jojua2024-03-16 | Decision (Unanimous)+10DrawSebastian Przybysz2023-09-16 | Draw (Unanimous Technical)-5Jakub Wikłacz quick answers
What is Jakub Wikłacz's record?
Jakub Wikłacz's professional MMA record is 18-3-2.
How old is Jakub Wikłacz?
Jakub Wikłacz is 29 years old.
What weight class is Jakub Wikłacz?
Jakub Wikłacz fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
What gym does Jakub Wikłacz represent?
Jakub Wikłacz is associated with Arrachion Olsztyn. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Jakub Wikłacz?
Jakub Wikłacz is 5'8" tall with a 72" reach.
How much does Jakub Wikłacz weigh?
Jakub Wikłacz competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Jakub Wikłacz's Combat Edge Elo?
Jakub Wikłacz's Combat Edge Elo is 1709, with a peak Elo of 1709.
How strong is Jakub Wikłacz's recent opposition?
Jakub Wikłacz's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1573 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jakub Wikłacz's last fight?
Jakub Wikłacz's latest tracked pro fight was against Marcus McGhee at UFC Fight Night on Jun 6 2026.
What is Jakub Wikłacz's recent form?
Jakub Wikłacz's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-W-D over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jakub Wikłacz usually win?
Jakub Wikłacz's 18 recorded wins include 0 knockouts, 11 submissions, and 7 decisions, with 61% ending before the final bell.
0Wins by knockout
11Wins by submission
7Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Jakub Wikłacz stats
Record : 18 / 3 / 2Significant strikes landed per minute
3.40Fighter3.72UFC bantamweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
44%Fighter45%UFC bantamweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.87Fighter3.75UFC bantamweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
46%Fighter54%UFC bantamweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0Fighter1.51UFC bantamweight avg
Takedown accuracy
TBDFighter32%UFC bantamweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
42%Fighter61%UFC bantamweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
2.50Fighter0.51UFC bantamweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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