Joshua Silveira prepares for PFL middleweight clash against Aaron Jeffery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Joshua Silveira is set to face Aaron Jeffery at PFL Charlotte on August 7. Silveira, a seasoned competitor and son of MMA legend Marcus Silveira, aims for a strong showing after a challenging tenure in the PFL. He switched to the middleweight division after mixed results in previous tournaments. Silveira is confident, noting he has faced tougher competition and believes he has the upper hand in skills and experience. The matchup will be broadcast live on ESPN.
- •Silveira currently holds a mixed record in his PFL career.
- •He has only one loss at middleweight, having previously competed at light heavyweight.
- •The fight against Jeffery marks Silveira's return after an extended break.
- •PFL Charlotte will take place at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- •Silveira believes he has faced more challenging opponents throughout his career.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Joshua Silveira’s MMA legacy runs deep, but he’s still chasing his own crown
"Joshua Silveira’s lifelong connection to mixed martial arts has shaped his journey from growing up around American Top Team legends to chasing Professional Fighters League championship gold in a new middleweight chapter.
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