Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov won a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The event featured multiple finishes including JJ Wilson knocking out Darr Kelly in round one, and several submission victories. Pedro Carvalho, David Martinez, and Chelsea Hackett also earned wins on the card. The results covered the full PFL Belfast event with outcomes ranging from decisions to knockouts and submissions across multiple weight classes.
PFL Belfast delivered a full card of results on April 17, 2026, headlined by Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov claiming a unanimous decision victory over Australian light heavyweight Tyson Pedro, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards.
Pedro, 34, entered the bout carrying a 10-5 record and brought a physical frame to the cage, standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach. Fighting out of Lions High Performance Centre, the Australian has shown a well-rounded game throughout his career, connecting at 59 percent striking accuracy and averaging close to three significant strikes per minute. He also carries a threat on the mat, averaging 0.76 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Elsewhere on the card, JJ Wilson produced one of the night's most emphatic moments by knocking out Darr Kelly in the opening round. Several other bouts ended by submission, giving the Belfast event a high-finish feel overall.
David Martinez, the 27-year-old Mexican fighter known as "Black Spartan" who competes out of Bonebreakers MMA, also picked up a victory. Martinez carries an impressive 14-1 record and is one of the busier strikers in his division, averaging 4.82 significant strikes per minute.
Fellow Australian Chelsea Hackett, nicknamed "Hammer," rounded out the notable winners on the night. The 27-year-old, who holds a 3-1-1 record and trains with Potential Unlimited Mixed Martial Arts, fights out of a switch stance and demonstrated the consistent output that has defined her early career, averaging 2.58 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win keeps him relevant in a competitive light heavyweight field at PFL
- Martinez's victory extended a record that now stands at 14-1, strengthening his divisional standing
- The high finish rate across the card underscores PFL Belfast as a notable event in the 2026 calendar
