Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned 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's first-round knockout of Darr Kelly and David Martinez's first-round submission of Giannis Bachar. Other notable results included Kaolan Lohran submitting Alan Philpott in the first round and Omran Chaaban stopping Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO in round one. The card delivered several dominant performances with numerous first-round stoppages. Pedro Carvalho, Rhys McKee, and Yohan Masoliver all earned decision victories on the Belfast card.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision win over Tyson Pedro at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in favour of the Turkmenistani fighter.
Pedro, 34, came in as a recognizable name after a decade-long career split between the UFC and other major promotions. The Australian light heavyweight carries a 10-5 record and trains out of Lions High Performance Centre. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, Pedro is a dangerous threat across multiple areas, landing 2.9 significant strikes per minute at 59 percent accuracy while also mixing in takedowns and submission attempts. Despite those tools, he could not secure the judges' favour over three rounds in Belfast.
David Martinez, known as the Black Spartan, provided one of the night's most eye-catching moments by submitting Giannis Bachar in the opening round. The 27-year-old Mexican prospect trains out of Bonebreakers MMA and holds an impressive 14-1 record. Martinez generates significant pressure on the feet, averaging 4.82 significant strikes per minute, and the finish added another first-round stoppage to a resume that continues to build momentum in PFL competition.
The Belfast card was defined by early finishes. JJ Wilson knocked out Darr Kelly in round one, Kaolan Lohran submitted Alan Philpott inside the first frame, and Omran Chaaban stopped Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO also in round one. Pedro Carvalho, Rhys McKee, and Yohan Masoliver each earned decision victories to round out the results.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win over Pedro strengthens his position in PFL's light heavyweight standings as the season progresses
- Martinez's submission finish in the first round signals a credible contender push at 14-1, particularly with his striking volume backing up his grappling
- The Belfast card's string of first-round stoppages underlines PFL's continued effort to build a competitive European fanbase with high-action events
