J.L. Kirven

Opinion: 5 Boxers Who Could Smoothly Transition to MMA Sherdog columnist J.L. Kirven weighs in on those fighters he believes to be best equipped to move from the Sweet Science to the cage.

Professional Fighters League Crowns Four Champs at 2024 PFL Europe Finals Bantamweight bully Lewis McGrillen-Evans (10-1) could be one of the most exciting additions to the Professional Fighters League Global roster next season after the Manchester native won the organization’s European bantamweight title with an outstanding second-round TKO over...

Preview: PFL Europe 2024 Finals The Professional Fighters League closes out its latest campaign with four tournament championships on Saturday in France.

Opinion: Why the UFC Should Fast-Track More Fighters into Title Shots Fast-Tracking fighters for title shots is a god thing and should be done more often, writes Sherdog columnist J.L. Kirven.

Opinion: PFL Struck Gold in Dakota Ditcheva, PFL MENA Sherdog columnist J.L. Kirven chimes in on the Professional Fighters League's discovery and development of Dakota Ditcheva, and what it could...

Dakota Ditcheva, 5 Others Claim 2024 Professional Fighters League Global Titles Dakota Ditcheva is a problem.

Four Inaugural PFL MENA Champions Crowned in Saudi Arabia The Professional Fighters League on Friday descended on Saudi Arabia, with the PFL Middle East and North Africa finals serving as the the PFL 2024...

Preview: PFL 2024 Season Championships Half a dozen million-dollar title bouts will share the spotlight when the Professional Fighters League closes out its latest campaign on Friday...

Opinion: How Dakota Ditcheva Could Become the Face of Women’s MMA Since its inception six years ago, the Professional Fighters League has set out to discover and develop homegrown stars that could rival the popularity of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s top talent. Now,...

Opinion: Is Jake Paul a Buffoonish Boxer or Promising Promoter? The YouTuber turned pugilist should abandon his charade of facing over-the-hill legends and focus on backing the rising stable of young fighters...