Jakub Kaszuba (fighter)
Polish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter (born 1995)
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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.
Olsztyn, Poland
The Auditor
| Jakub Kaszuba | |
|---|---|
Kaszuba in 2023 | |
| Born | June 2, 1995 Olsztyn, Poland |
| Other names | The Boar The Auditor |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg; 11.0 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Welterweight |
| Style | |
| Fighting out of | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Team | Gracie Barra South Jax |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4][5]
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.[6] 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.[7]
Kaszuba faced Dylan Tuke on September 30, 2023, at PFL Europe 3.[7] He won the by unanimous decision, advancing to the final of the PFL Europe play-offs.[8][9]
Kaszuba faced John Mitchell on December 8, 2023, at PFL Europe 4.[10][11] 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.[12][13]
2024 season
Kaszuba faced Kane Mousah on March 7, 2024, at PFL Europe 1. He won the bout by unanimous decision.[14]
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.[15]
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.[16]
2025–present
Kaszuba faced Sergio Cossio on August 1, 2025, at PFL 8.[17] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[18]
Kaszuba faced Natan Schulte on March 28, 2026, at PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle.[19] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[20]
Championships and accomplishments
- Professional Fighters League
- Combat Night
- Combat Night Lightweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| 16 matches | 16 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–0 | Natan Schulte | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle | March 28, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Moon Township, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 15–0 | Sergio Cossio | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 8 (2025) | August 1, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 14–0 | Connor Hughes | TKO (elbows) | PFL Europe 4 (2024) | December 14, 2024 | 4 | 4:07 | Décines-Charpieu, France | Won the 2024 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament. |
| Win | 13–0 | Daniele Scatizzi | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Europe 3 (2024) | September 28, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | 2024 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 12–0 | Kane Mousah | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Europe 1 (2024) | March 7, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | 2024 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 11–0 | John Mitchell | TKO (knees and punches) | PFL Europe 4 (2023) | December 8, 2023 | 2 | 3:07 | Dublin, Ireland | Won the 2023 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament. |
| Win | 10–0 | Dylan Tuke | Decision (unanimous) | PFL Europe 3 (2023) | September 30, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | 2023 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 9–0 | Maxim Radu | Submission (rear-naked choke) | PFL Europe 2 (2023) | July 8, 2023 | 1 | 3:18 | Berlin, Germany | 2023 PFL Europe Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 8–0 | Nico Cocuccio | TKO (punches) | Combat Night: Duval 1 | November 5, 2022 | 2 | 2:33 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Won the vacant Combat Night Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Carlos Alexandre | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Combat Night Pro: Tallahassee 3 | August 20, 2022 | 3 | 4:43 | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Timothy Teves | Decision (unanimous) | Combat Night Pro: Tallahassee 2 | February 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | John Ortolani | TKO (punches) | Combat Night: Pro 19 | December 12, 2020 | 2 | 4:59 | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | John Marquez | Decision (unanimous) | Combat Night: Pro 15 | November 9, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 3–0 | Jayro Martinez | TKO (punches) | Combat Night: Pro 13 | July 20, 2019 | 3 | 2:14 | Tallahassee, Florida, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 2–0 | Javanis Ross | Decision (unanimous) | Combat Night: Pro 11 | March 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 1–0 | Joshua Timms | TKO (punches) | Combat Night: Pro 2 | April 1, 2017 | 3 | 0:29 | Sarasota, Florida, United States | Welterweight debut. |