Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision with scores of 29-28 across all three judges' scorecards at PFL Belfast. The event featured multiple finishes including JJ Wilson's first-round knockout of Darr Kelly and several submission victories. Other notable results included Kaolan Lohran submitting Alan Philpott in round one and David Martinez submitting Giannis Bachar also in the first round. The card showcased a mix of decisions and finishes across various weight classes. Chelsea Hackett also earned a unanimous decision victory over Andrea Vasquez on the preliminary card.
PFL Belfast produced a busy night of mixed results on April 17, with Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov picking up a unanimous decision win over Tyson Pedro, all three judges scoring the bout 29-28.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian fighting out of Lions High Performance Centre, came in with a professional record of 10-5. The six-foot-three light heavyweight carries a 79-inch reach and has shown a well-rounded game throughout his career, landing 2.9 significant strikes per minute at 59 percent accuracy while also averaging 0.76 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes. Despite those weapons, he could not secure the victory on the Belfast cards.
The card also featured several quick finishes. JJ Wilson stopped Darr Kelly by knockout in the first round, while Kaolan Lohran submitted Alan Philpott and David Martinez submitted Giannis Bachar, both in round one. Martinez, nicknamed Black Spartan, is a 27-year-old Mexican fighter from Bonebreakers MMA who carries a sharp 14-1 record. He averages a high 4.82 significant strikes per minute, and the first-round submission added another efficient finish to that resume.
On the preliminary card, Chelsea Hackett earned a unanimous decision over Andrea Vasquez. The 27-year-old Australian, known as Hammer, fights out of Potential Unlimited Mixed Martial Arts and holds a 3-1-1 record. She works from a switch stance, stands 163 cm tall with a 66-inch reach, and lands 2.58 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win over Pedro keeps him moving in the light heavyweight picture within PFL
- Pedro's loss drops him to 10-5 and raises questions about his positioning in the division going forward
- Martinez's first-round submission at 14-1 strengthens his case as a finisher to watch in his weight class
