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Jakub Wikłacz
Wikłacz in 2024
Born
(1996-09-10) September 10, 1996 (age 29) Olsztyn, Poland
Wikłacz made his professional debut against June 8, 2014 against Czech Republic's Nickolas Kosmel. Wikłacz won the fight via a first round submission.[3]
Absolute Championship Berkut
After accumulating a professional record of 4–1–1, Wikłacz had his first fight under the Russian promotion Absolute Championship Berkut in his home city of Olsztyn. He faced Russia's Dukvakha Astamirov, to whom he would lose to via a second round TKO.[4]
His next fight with the promotion came five months later against Sebastian Przybysz. Wikłacz won the fight via Unanimous Decision. This would be the first of five fights between the two.[5]
Return to regionals
Two months later, he returned in a bout against Błażej Majdan. Wikłacz won the fight via a first round submission.[6]
His next fight came three months later against Piotr Wróblewski. Wikłacz won the fight via a second round submission.[7]
He returned four months later against Italy's Simone D'Anna. Wikłacz won the fight via a first round submission.[8]
Eagle Fighting Championship
Over a year later, he made his debut with Moldovan promotion Eagle FC, which is now known as Fighting Entertainment Association. He faced Moldova's Gheorghe Lupu. Wikłacz won the fight via a second round submission.[9]
He returned four months later against Ukraine's Nikolay Kondratuk. Wikłacz won the fight via a first round submission.[10]
Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki
Five months later, he made his debut with Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki. He faced Sebastian Przybysz in a rematch. This time, Wikłacz lost via a third round TKO.[11]
After a nine month hiatus, Wikłacz returned in a bout against Patryk Surdyn. Wikłacz won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[12]
He returned five months later against Croatia's Antun Račić. Wikłacz won the fight via a first round submission, and also earned himself a Submission of the Night bonus.[13]
After a nine month hiatus, he returned against Brazil's Bruno Santos. Wikłacz won the fight via Unanimous Decision.[14]
KSW Bantamweight Champion
Six months later, he faced Sebastian Przybysz in a trilogy for Przybysz's KSW Bantamweight Championship. Wikłacz won the fight via split decision, and thus winning his first career championship, and earning himself a Fight of the Night bonus.[15]
His first title defense came ten months later against Sebastian Przybysz in a quadrilogy. The fight ended in a draw after a Technical Decision. The bout was stopped after Wikłacz threw in illegal kick which rendered Przybysz unable to continue. The referee deducted two points from Wikłacz, which led to the fight being ruled a draw. Wikłacz still ended up retaining his title.[16]
His next title defense came six months later against Georgia's Zuriko Jojua. Wikłacz won the fight via Unanimous Decision, and thus retained his title, and earned his second Fight of the Night bonus.[17]
His next title defense came three months later against Sebastian Przybysz in a quintology in Wikłacz's home city of Olsztyn. Wikłacz won the fight via a second round submission.[18]
On December 16, 2024, it was announced that Wikłacz and the promotion have parted ways. He also vacated his championship in the process.[19]
