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PFL Lightweight

Natan Schulte VS Jakub Kaszuba

UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

27-6-0 Record 16-1-0
34 Age 30
177 cm Height 180 cm
unknown Stance unknown
52% Finish rate 50%
15% KO rate 38%
37% Sub rate 13%

Result Summary

Jakub Kaszuba def. Natan Schulte Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Two-time PFL lightweight champion Natan Schulte returned to the cage after a three-year layoff to face the undefeated Jakub Kaszuba. Schulte immediately looked to impose his signature grinding, pressure-heavy style, attempting to push Kaszuba against the cage and work for takedowns. However, Kaszuba's footwork and takedown defense proved to be impeccable. Kaszuba kept the fight in the center of the cage, utilizing sharp leg kicks and a crisp jab to keep Schulte at bay. As the fight progressed into the later rounds, Schulte's prolonged absence became apparent as he visibly fatigued. Kaszuba capitalized on this, increasing his volume and landing beautiful multi-strike combinations while easily sprawling out of Schulte's desperate takedown attempts. Kaszuba's superior striking and stellar defense carried him to a clean unanimous decision victory (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Fight Overview

An incredible high-stakes lightweight clash featuring two-time PFL Lightweight Champion Natan Schulte returning to the cage after a hiatus to face the undefeated, two-time PFL Europe Lightweight Champion Jakub Kaszuba. A true masterclass of grappling vs. striking.

Keys to Victory

Natan Schulte

  1. Rely on suffocating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and top control to nullify Kaszuba's offense
  2. Close the distance aggressively to avoid Kaszuba's dynamic kicking game
  3. Employ veteran pacing to drag the undefeated fighter into deep, unfamiliar waters

Jakub Kaszuba

  1. Keep the fight standing at all costs utilizing his undefeated striking arsenal
  2. Use constant lateral movement and feints to avoid Schulte's clinch attempts
  3. Punish Schulte with debilitating leg kicks to remove his wrestling base

Last 5 fights

Natan Schulte

  1. W Raush Manfio Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 JUN 2023
  2. W Stevie Ray Decision · R3 5:00 · 14 APR 2023
  3. W Jeremy Stephens Submission · R2 1:32 · 25 NOV 2022
  4. W Marcin Held Decision · R3 5:00 · 17 JUN 2022
  5. L Olivier Aubin-Mercier Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 APR 2022

Jakub Kaszuba

  1. W Sergio Cossio Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 AUG 2025
  2. W Connor Hughes KO · R4 4:40 · 14 DEC 2024
  3. W Daniele Scatizzi Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 SEPT 2024
  4. W Kane Mousah Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 MAR 2024
  5. W John Mitchell KO · R2 3:07 · 8 DEC 2023

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