Jakub Wiklacz Claims Tap Win in Controversial UFC Vegas 113 Fight

Wiklacz insists opponent Muin Gafurov tapped out, sparking debate over the fight's controversial finish.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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At UFC Vegas 113, Jakub Wiklacz firmly believes he secured a submission victory over Muin Gafurov in the final seconds of their bantamweight fight, despite the referee initially ending the fight due to time expiring. Wiklacz claims he felt Gafurov tap out to a guillotine choke, and video evidence later confirmed the tap. The controversial finish has sparked debate, with Wiklacz now 2-0 in the UFC and eyeing a fight against a ranked opponent.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues related to referee decisions and weight management in UFC bouts. Wiklacz's ambitions to expand his career in America and potentially bring UFC events to Poland could influence the promotion's reach in Eastern Europe. As a rising contender in the bantamweight division, the outcome of this fight and Wiklacz's future could impact the competitive landscape of the UFC.

The details

In the final seconds of the third round, Wiklacz secured a guillotine choke on Gafurov, who had missed weight by five pounds for the fight. Wiklacz claims he felt Gafurov tap out, but the referee initially ended the fight due to time expiring. Wiklacz contested this, insisting the stoppage was due to the tap, not the clock. Video evidence later confirmed Wiklacz's account, showing Gafurov tapping out with one second remaining on the clock.

  • The UFC Vegas 113 event took place on February 11, 2026.
  • The controversial fight between Wiklacz and Gafurov occurred in the third round of their bout.

The players

Jakub Wiklacz

A 29-year-old Polish fighter with an 18-3-2 record, who is now 2-0 in the UFC after this controversial win over Muin Gafurov.

Muin Gafurov

Wiklacz's opponent, who missed weight by five pounds for the UFC Vegas 113 fight.

Sean Shelby

The UFC matchmaker who informed Wiklacz about Gafurov's failure to make weight.

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What they’re saying

“I felt the tap, but first I just grabbed this gilly, and I was like, maybe it won't be a submission, but I'll try.”

— Jakub Wiklacz (Cageside Press)

“He's like 'it was the time, it was the time' and [I'm] like 'f*ck no, it wasn't time, it was a tapout. Just rewatch it! Rewatch it!' And then I'm waiting for a replay, and I see him tapping out and I was f*cking crazy.”

— Jakub Wiklacz (Cageside Press)

“No. Maybe in another period of the career, maybe I will think about it. But in the UFC, I just want to show myself that, I don't want to just stay here, win fight, lose fight, win fight, lose fight. I just want to get to the top. That's why I was like, 'okay.'”

— Jakub Wiklacz (Cageside Press)

What’s next

The UFC is expected to review the video evidence and make a final determination on the outcome of the fight between Wiklacz and Gafurov.

The takeaway

This controversial finish highlights the ongoing challenges with referee decisions and weight management in the UFC. Wiklacz's persistence in claiming the tapout and his ambitions to expand the UFC's reach in Poland could influence the promotion's future direction, especially as he positions himself as a rising contender in the bantamweight division.