Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro with all three judges scoring it 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The post also included complete results from the entire PFL Belfast card. Other notable results included JJ Wilson scoring a first-round knockout over Darrah Kelly, and multiple submission finishes throughout the event. The full card featured twelve bouts with a mix of decisions, knockouts, and submissions across various weight classes.
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 favor of the Turkmenistan-born fighter.
Pedro, a 34-year-old light heavyweight from Australia competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, entered the bout carrying a professional record of 10 wins and 5 losses. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox striker brings notable physical tools to his matchups. He averages 2.9 significant strikes landed per minute at a 59 percent striking accuracy rate, and while he is primarily known for his stand-up game, he also contributes on the ground with 0.76 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The decision loss extends a difficult stretch for Pedro, whose record now sits at 10-6.
Why it matters
- Pedro's loss further complicates his standing in the PFL light heavyweight division as he looks to remain a contender in the promotion's playoff format.
- The narrow 29-28 scores from all three judges indicate a closely contested fight, suggesting Pedro remained competitive throughout despite coming up short.
- Elsewhere on the card, JJ Wilson delivered a first-round knockout of Darrah Kelly, and several other bouts ended by submission, making PFL Belfast a finish-heavy event across twelve total bouts.
