Jakub Kaszuba

Jakub Kaszuba (born June 2, 1995) is a Polish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the lightweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He won the 2023 and 2024 PFL Europe Lightweight Championship.

Background Kaszuba was born in Olsztyn on June 2, 1995. He began to train in karate at the age of 7. A year later, he moved with his family to the United States. There, he trained extensively with his father, including taekwondo and kickboxing, in which he won the Florida championship at the age of 16. In September 2014, at the 3rd Polish Underground Cup held in Bochnia, in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu category, he finished in 2nd place in the -64 kg junior category.

Mixed martial arts career Early career In 2015, Kaszuba switched to mixed martial arts, winning 5 amateur fights, mainly in the lightweight category (up to 70.3 kg/155 lb). Then he turned professional, joining a Florida-based promotion called Combat Night. He made his professional debut in this promotion on 1 April 2017 in the lightweight division, where he won by technical knockout (punches) in the third round against Joshua Timms. During his time in Combat Night, he had won all eight bouts, including November 5, 2022 bout at Combat Night: Duval, where Kaszuba defeated Nico Cocuccio by TKO to become the Combat Night lightweight champion.

Professional Fighters League 2023 season In February 2023, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced they had signed Kaszuba to take part in the lightweight tournament in the second PFL Europe event scheduled for July 8 in Berlin, entitled PFL Europe 2. In his PFL debut, Kaszuba faced Maxim Radu at the afformentioned PFL Europe 2. He won the bout by submission via rear-naked choke in the first round, after which he advanced to the semi-final of the lightweight tournament. He won the by unanimous decision, advancing to the final of the PFL Europe play-offs.

Kaszuba faced John Mitchell on December 8, 2023, at PFL Europe 4. He won the bout by second-round TKO to win the 2023 Lightweight tournament and the $100,000 collective prize, earning him a spot in the 2024 PFL season.

2024 season Kaszuba faced Kane Mousah on March 7, 2024, at PFL Europe 1. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Heading to the Europe Lightweight Tournament semi-final, Kaszuba next faced Daniele Scatizzi at PFL Europe 3 on September 28, 2024. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In the final fight at the PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament, Kaszuba faced Connor Hughes on December 14, 2024, at PFL Europe 4. He won the bout by knockout in the fourth round. Kaszuba thus won the European tournament for the second time and $100,000.

2025–present Kaszuba faced Sergio Cossio on August 1, 2025, at PFL 8. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Kaszuba faced Natan Schulte on March 28, 2026, at PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle. He won the bout by unanimous decision.

Kaszuba was scheduled to face Gadzhi Rabadanov on August 22, 2026, at PFL Tampa. However, Kaszuba pulled out from the event and was replaced by Tracy Reeder.

Championships and accomplishments Professional Fighters League 2023 PFL Europe Lightweight Championship 2024 PFL Europe Lightweight Championship Combat Night Combat Night Lightweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Natan Schulte Decision (unanimous) PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle

Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States Win

Sergio Cossio Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 (2025)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Connor Hughes TKO (elbows) PFL Europe 4 (2024)

Décines-Charpieu, France Win

Daniele Scatizzi Decision (unanimous) PFL Europe 3 (2024)

Glasgow, Scotland Win

Kane Mousah Decision (unanimous) PFL Europe 1 (2024)

Paris, France Win

John Mitchell TKO (knees and punches) PFL Europe 4 (2023)

Dublin, Ireland Win

Dylan Tuke Decision (unanimous) PFL Europe 3 (2023)

Paris, France Win

Maxim Radu Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL Europe 2 (2023)

Berlin, Germany Win

Nico Cocuccio TKO (punches) Combat Night: Duval 1

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Carlos Alexandre Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Night Pro: Tallahassee 3

Tallahassee, Florida, United States Win

Timothy Teves Decision (unanimous) Combat Night Pro: Tallahassee 2

Tallahassee, Florida, United States Win

John Ortolani TKO (punches) Combat Night: Pro 19

Tallahassee, Florida, United States Win

John Marquez Decision (unanimous) Combat Night: Pro 15

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Jayro Martinez TKO (punches) Combat Night: Pro 13

Tallahassee, Florida, United States Win

Javanis Ross Decision (unanimous) Combat Night: Pro 11

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Win

Joshua Timms TKO (punches) Combat Night: Pro 2

Sarasota, Florida, United States