Jakub Wiklacz
Masa
Poland
Scheduled against Gafurov
Wiklacz is scheduled to compete against fellow bantamweight Muin Gafurov at UFC Fight Night 256 in Las Vegas on Feb. 7, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After defeating Patchy Mix via decision at UFC 320, Wiklacz will look to go 2-0 in the promotion by defeating Gafurov. Both fighters have 20-plus fights, and Gafurov has a 2-2 UFC record, with his latest bout an upset win over top prospect Rinya Nakamura.
After defeating Patchy Mix via decision at UFC 320, Wiklacz will look to go 2-0 in the promotion by defeating Gafurov. Both fighters have 20-plus fights, and Gafurov has a 2-2 UFC record, with his latest bout an upset win over top prospect Rinya Nakamura.
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Pulls upset in UFC debut
Wiklacz defeated Patchy Mix via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC 320 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The former KSW Bantamweight Champion, Wiklacz had his moments as a big (+275) underdog in his UFC debut. Of course, the vast majority of people that watched this fight would likely have scored it for Mix. Wiklacz struggled with the grappling game of Patchy, allowing five takedowns. His go-to move was to jump on a guillotine choke. Wiklacz also won the total strike battle by a 46-37 count, although neither man could pull ahead on the feet. It was a competent showing for the 29-year-old in a big step up in competition, but Wiklacz's long-term ceiling figures to be severely hampered by his lack of power. He doesn't have a knockout win in his professional career.
The former KSW Bantamweight Champion, Wiklacz had his moments as a big (+275) underdog in his UFC debut. Of course, the vast majority of people that watched this fight would likely have scored it for Mix. Wiklacz struggled with the grappling game of Patchy, allowing five takedowns. His go-to move was to jump on a guillotine choke. Wiklacz also won the total strike battle by a 46-37 count, although neither man could pull ahead on the feet. It was a competent showing for the 29-year-old in a big step up in competition, but Wiklacz's long-term ceiling figures to be severely hampered by his lack of power. He doesn't have a knockout win in his professional career.
Facing Mix in UFC debut
Wiklacz will take on Patchy Mix at UFC 320 in Las Vegas on October 4, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Wiklacz will make his UFC debut against Mix, heading into the bout riding a seven-fight unbeaten streak in his previous promotion. The 28-year-old Polish fighter will take a slight reach advantage into the bout in comparison to the older American. With a combined professional record of 23-1 in submission finishes, Wiklacz and Mix will both likely be looking to use the ground game to their advantage in this one.
Wiklacz will make his UFC debut against Mix, heading into the bout riding a seven-fight unbeaten streak in his previous promotion. The 28-year-old Polish fighter will take a slight reach advantage into the bout in comparison to the older American. With a combined professional record of 23-1 in submission finishes, Wiklacz and Mix will both likely be looking to use the ground game to their advantage in this one.