Wikłacz tops Patchy Mix by split decision in UFC debut

Jakub Wikłacz handed Patchy Mix a setback in his second UFC outing, edging the former Bellator bantamweight champion by split decision on October 4, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The judges scored the three-round preliminary bout 29-28, 28-29 and 29-28 for Wikłacz, a former KSW bantamweight titleholder making his UFC debut.

Wikłacz opened the fight with a heavy right hand that appeared to set the tone, then secured top control and mounted Mix for extended periods in the opening round. Mix responded with takedowns and sustained grappling pressure in rounds two and three, but was unable to sustain prolonged control over the Polish newcomer. Visible swelling developed above Mixs right eye during the bout, and judges ultimately awarded the win to Wikłacz on two of three scorecards.

The result extends a difficult start to Mixs UFC tenure. He lost his promotional debut in June to Mario Bautista by unanimous decision and entered UFC 320 seeking a rebound against Wikłacz. Mix had previously said he remained focused on regaining a title-position spot in the division, noting in a recent interview that he intended to pursue a rematch if Bautista earned a title eliminator. He said,...