PFL World Tournament 8 – Jakub Kaszuba vs Sergio Cossio

Jakub Kaszuba stepped into his PFL World Tournament 8 catchweight bout on August 1, 2025, in Atlantic City carrying an unbeaten 14–0 record and the confidence of a two-time PFL Europe lightweight champion. Across from him was Sergio “Drako” Cossio, a Mexican veteran with more than 30 pro fights and a reputation for constant forward pressure. Although both men came in outside the lightweight tournament structure, their 160-pound meeting promised a showcase of styles: Kaszuba’s clean, methodical game against Cossio’s aggression.

The opening round saw Cossio try to push Kaszuba into a brawl, winging overhand shots and closing distance with quick combinations. Kaszuba refused to be drawn into wild exchanges, instead managing range with leg kicks, quick jabs, and constant lateral movement. When Cossio attempted to tie things up against the cage, Kaszuba defended the takedown and broke free, establishing early that this fight would be dictated by his timing.

Through the second and third rounds, Kaszuba’s precision and composure continued to shine. His counters consistently found their mark as he stepped out of range of Cossio’s looping punches, and he mixed in well-timed level changes to keep his opponent from getting comfortable. Even when Cossio tried to pour on the pressure in the final minutes, Kaszuba stayed composed and never allowed the exchanges to spiral into chaos.

After three controlled rounds, the judges rendered a unanimous decision for Kaszuba, who improved his record to 15–0 and added another clear win to his resume. Cossio, now 27–11–1, had his moments of aggression but was unable to break through the Polish fighter’s technical defense. The victory reinforced Kaszuba’s reputation as one of the most disciplined and consistent fighters to emerge from PFL Europe, and it left no doubt that he belongs among the lightweight names to watch after a composed performance in Atlantic City.