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PFL announces Charlotte event headlined by Bryan Battle on Aug. 7

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:02 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

PFL announces Charlotte event headlined by Bryan Battle on Aug. 7

Summary

Professional Fighters League (PFL) will return to Charlotte on August 7, featuring a middleweight bout between Bryan Battle and Dalton Rosta. The event, set to take place at Bojangles Coliseum, also includes Josh Silveira facing Aaron Jeffrey. PFL CEO John Martin highlighted the significance of the matchups, indicating both Battle and Rosta seek redemption after recent losses. The event airs live in the U.S. on ESPN at 10:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary fights streaming on the ESPN App beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. More matchups are expected to be announced shortly.

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Status Watch

•PFL to return to Charlotte on August 7
•Bryan Battle faces Dalton Rosta
•Josh Silveira takes on Aaron Jeffrey
•Event airs live on ESPN at 10:00 p.m. ET
•Preliminary fights stream on ESPN App at 7:00 p.m. ET

Latest Updates

5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC ‘Butcher’ known for ‘Mortal Kombat’ knockout leads PFL’s return to Charlotte on Aug. 7

What they're saying

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“The Butcher” is coming to “Queen City.” Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced its return to Charlotte on Aug. 7, headlined by the middleweight matchup pitting former UFC bruiser Bryan Battle opposite Dalton “Hercules” Rosta. In addition, PFL tournament finalist Josh Silveira Takes on ex-Bellator title challenger Aaron Jeffrey. Be on the lookout for another […]
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