Jonathan Piersma, the former LFA Welterweight Champion, has joined the PFL's welterweight division. The signing adds another notable prospect to the promotion's 170-pound roster.
Jonathan Piersma, the former LFA Welterweight Champion known as "Warhawk," has signed with the Professional Fighters League, joining the organization's 170-pound division, the promotion announced on June 22, 2026.
Piersma, 30, enters the PFL carrying a 9-3-0 professional record and brings legitimate championship pedigree from the LFA, one of North America's most respected feeder promotions. The American fighter, who trains out of Synthesis BJJ, stands five-foot-eleven with a 73-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. His game leans heavily on grappling, averaging three submission attempts per 15 minutes — a rate that signals genuine finishing intent on the ground. His striking output sits at 0.4 significant strikes landed per minute with 42 percent accuracy, suggesting a measured approach that prioritizes controlling fights rather than trading at volume.
Why it matters
- Piersma's LFA title reign gives him instant credibility as a proven regional champion stepping into a major league environment.
- His submission-heavy style could make him a disruptive presence in a PFL welterweight field that rewards finishers in the regular season format.
- At 30, he arrives at an age where many fighters are entering their competitive prime, giving the PFL a prospect with room to develop on their roster.
