Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision (29-28 across all three judges) at PFL Belfast. The event featured multiple finishes including JJ Wilson's first-round knockout of Darr Kelly and several submission victories. Kaolan Loughran submitted Alan Philpott in round one, while Omran Chaaban scored a first-round TKO over Chekuinu Noso Pedro. Other notable results included Pedro Carvalho's unanimous decision win over Sergio Cossio and David Martinez's first-round submission of Giannis Bachar. The complete card featured 12 bouts with a mix of decisions, knockouts, and submissions.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov picked up a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in favor of the Turkmenistan-born fighter.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, entered the contest carrying a 10-5 record. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox light heavyweight has shown consistent striking output throughout his career, landing 2.9 significant strikes per minute at a 59 percent accuracy rate. He also offers a well-rounded threat on the ground, averaging 0.76 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The co-main and undercard action delivered several finishes across the 12-bout card. JJ Wilson stopped Darr Kelly by knockout in the first round, while Kaolan Loughran submitted Alan Philpott also inside the opening frame. Omran Chaaban earned a first-round TKO over Chekuinu Noso Pedro, and David Martinez added his name to the finishers list with a first-round submission of Giannis Bachar.
Martinez, nicknamed "Black Spartan," improved to 14-1-0 with the victory. The 27-year-old Mexican fighter trains out of Bonebreakers MMA and carries a significant striking volume of 4.82 significant strikes per minute, making his grappling finish against Bachar a demonstration of his versatility.
Pedro Carvalho rounded out the notable results with a unanimous decision win over Sergio Cossio.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's win over Pedro keeps him relevant in the PFL light heavyweight landscape heading into the season.
- Pedro drops to 10-5, complicating his path back toward title contention in the division.
- Martinez's perfect finishing record through a 14-1 career marks him as a credible contender worth monitoring in his weight class.
