Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The card featured multiple finishes including JJ Wilson's first-round knockout of Darr Kelly and David Martinez's first-round submission of Giannis Bachar. Other notable results included Kaolan Loughran submitting Alan Philpott in the first round and Omran Chaaban stopping Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO in round one. The full PFL Belfast results encompassed twelve fights across various weight classes. Pedro suffered the defeat despite his UFC experience and reputation as a dangerous light heavyweight.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov handed Tyson Pedro a unanimous decision loss at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in the light heavyweight contest.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, brought a 10-5 record and genuine finishing ability into the bout. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, he is a physically imposing presence at light heavyweight and carries legitimate credentials built during his time in the UFC. He lands 2.9 significant strikes per minute at a 59 percent accuracy rate, and mixes in takedown and submission threats, averaging 0.76 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Despite those tools, he could not secure the victory on the judges' cards.
PFL Belfast delivered several stoppages on the same card. JJ Wilson finished Darr Kelly by knockout in the first round, while David Martinez — the 27-year-old Mexican known as "Black Spartan" — submitted Giannis Bachar inside the opening frame. Martinez carries a 14-1 record and one of the more active striking outputs on the roster at 4.82 significant strikes per minute. Kaolan Loughran also submitted Alan Philpott in round one, and Omran Chaaban stopped Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO in round one as well.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win over a UFC-experienced opponent strengthens his position in a competitive PFL light heavyweight field.
- Pedro's fifth career loss raises questions about his path forward in the division at age 34.
- The card's high finish rate across twelve bouts signals strong talent depth in the PFL roster at this event.
