Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision (29-28 across all three scorecards) at PFL Belfast. The event featured multiple finishes including JJ Wilson's first-round knockout of Darren Kelly, Caolan Loughran's first-round submission of Alan Philpott, and Omran Chaaban's first-round TKO of Chequina Noso Pedro. Other notable results included Rhys McKee defeating Alex Lohore by decision, Yoín Sheridan defeating Chris Mixan by decision, and David Martinez submitting Giannis Bachar in the first round. The full card saw a mix of decisions and finishes across various weight classes.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov handed Tyson Pedro a unanimous decision defeat at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 in the Turkmenistan-born fighter's favor.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, entered the fight carrying a 10-5 record. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox striker brings genuine physical tools to the light heavyweight division and connects on an impressive 59 percent of his significant strikes, though he averages just 2.9 significant strikes per minute.
The Belfast card delivered plenty of finishes beyond the main event. Caolan Loughran, the 30-year-old Irishman known as "The Don," submitted Alan Philpott in the opening round to move to 10-2. Training out of Team Kaobon, Loughran stands 168 cm tall with a 68-inch reach and fires at a busy pace of 4.73 significant strikes per minute while also averaging three takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuine two-dimensional threat.
David Martinez, nicknamed "Black Spartan," also earned a first-round submission victory, tapping out Giannis Bachar to push his record to an outstanding 14-1. The 27-year-old Mexican, representing Bonebreakers MMA, is among the more active strikers on the roster at 4.82 significant strikes per minute.
Why it matters
- Pedro's second consecutive loss raises questions about his standing in the light heavyweight picture
- Loughran's dominant finish on home soil strengthens his case for a higher-profile PFL assignment
- Martinez's near-perfect record and aggressive output mark him as a rising name to watch at his weight class
- The Belfast card demonstrated PFL's growing foothold in the European market with a finish-heavy show
