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Jakub Wiklacz Edges Patchy Mix by Controversial Split Decision at UFC 320

The former Bellator champion falls to 0-2 in the UFC, prompting renewed scrutiny of scoring in control-heavy bouts.

Overview

  • Official scorecards read 29-28, 29-28 for Wiklacz and 29-28 for Mix in their bantamweight prelim at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Grappling dominated the fight as Mix accumulated top control but little damage, while Wiklacz landed body shots, threatened guillotines and scored sweeps, leaving Mix with a swollen-shut right eye.
  • Daniel Cormier and UFC veteran Vince Morales criticized the decision, though play-by-play announcer Jon Anik said there was a reasonable case for Wiklacz.
  • Mix released a short video accepting the loss and later posted photos of a large hematoma over his right eye as he vowed to regroup from back-to-back UFC defeats.
  • Former KSW titleholder Wiklacz improved to 1-0 in his UFC debut and received public support from compatriot Joanna Jedrzejczyk.