Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. The fight was part of the PFL Belfast event which featured multiple bouts. Other notable results from the card included JJ Wilson scoring a first-round knockout over Darr Kelly, Rhys McKee defeating Alex Lohore by unanimous decision, and several submission finishes throughout the card. The event showcased a mix of decisions and stoppages across various weight classes. Full results for all twelve fights on the card were provided in the post.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov picked up a unanimous decision win over Tyson Pedro at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in his favor.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian fighting out of Lions High Performance Centre, came into the bout carrying a 10-5 professional record. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox light heavyweight brings a measured offensive approach, averaging 2.9 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 59 percent. He also mixes in grappling, averaging 0.76 takedowns and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, but was unable to get enough done against Yagshimuradov across the three rounds.
PFL Belfast also delivered several other notable results on a card that featured twelve bouts and a mix of finishes and decisions. JJ Wilson stopped Darr Kelly inside the first round via knockout, while Rhys McKee picked up a unanimous decision victory over Alex Lohore. McKee, the 30-year-old Irishman nicknamed Skeletor who fights out of Next Generation I.M.M.A., improved to 14-7-1 with the win. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, McKee is a high-volume striker who lands 4.71 significant strikes per minute, though he relies almost entirely on the feet, recording no takedown attempts in his statistical profile. The Belfast crowd had reason to celebrate his performance on home soil. Several submission finishes elsewhere on the card added to a varied night of action across multiple weight classes.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win keeps him in contention in a competitive light heavyweight landscape under the PFL banner
- Pedro's second consecutive loss raises questions about his trajectory at 34 years old and with a 10-5 record
- McKee's victory in front of an Irish crowd boosts his standing in his division and underlines his value as a high-output striker
