Aaron Jeffery (centre) flanked by Tom Theocharis (left) and Bobby Poulter. Photo by Andy Cotterill
Aaron Jeffery has officially joined the Professional Fighters League (PFL) following the dissolution of Bellator MMA.
The PFL acquired Bellator in 2023 and ran the promotions concurrently for some time, until the abrupt January announcement that Bellator would cease operations immediately.
Jeffery, a 32-year-old middleweight from Tillsonburg, Ontario, spoke with MM-EH while out for a walk in 28 degree Florida where he’s on one of his routine training trips to Kill Cliff FC. He told me that he was initially uncertain about his future when he heard that Bellator was shut down, until a few days later when his manager told him that he was with PFL now.
“The stress of not knowing what’s going on for a week was not fun, but it’s all settled now,” he said, “I’m just happy that I still have my existing contract and I’m going to fight.”
Standing at 6’2″ and fighting out of Niagara Top Team in St. Catharines, Ontario, Jeffery holds a professional record of 15 wins and 5 losses. His Bellator career was highlighted by a first-round knockout victory over former title challenger Austin Vanderford at Bellator 284 in August 2022.
Jeffery’s move to PFL positions him to compete in the league’s structured season format, offering a clear path toward championship contention and substantial financial rewards.
He confirmed that he will be competing in April when the PFL commences its 2025 season, with eight weight classes of eight fighters each.
Jeffery said that he has an idea of who his opponent will be, but wants to keep his cards close until the official announcement from the PFL.
“Everyone at the gym (Kill Cliff) has opponents, cause I know a couple of guys at the gym that are with PFL that have opponents, but I don’t see any brackets posted anywhere.” He said.