Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The main card also featured JJ Wilson knocking out Darrah Kelly in round one, and Rhys McKee defeating Alex Lohore by unanimous decision. In other results, Yoin Sheridan beat Chris Mixan, Kaolan Loughran submitted Alan Philpott in round one, and Omran Chaaban stopped Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO in the first round. The preliminary card saw victories for Dean Garnett, Pedro Carvalho, David Martinez, Sean Goohy, Johan Masoliver, and Chelsea Hackett. All finishes on the main card came in the opening round.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards across a main card that delivered three first-round finishes.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian fighting out of Lions High Performance Centre, entered the bout carrying a 10-5 professional record. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox striker has shown well-rounded tools throughout his career, landing nearly three significant strikes per minute at a 59 percent accuracy rate and adding a submission threat averaging 0.8 attempts per 15 minutes. The loss drops him to 10-5 overall.
The rest of the main card was dominated by early stoppages. JJ Wilson knocked out Darrah Kelly in the opening round, Kaolan Loughran submitted Alan Philpott in round one, and Omran Chaaban stopped Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO, also in the first. Rhys McKee picked up a unanimous decision over Alex Lohore, and Yoin Sheridan defeated Chris Mixan by decision.
On the preliminary card, David Martinez extended his record to 14-1 with a victory. The 27-year-old Mexican fighter from Bonebreakers MMA is one of the more active strikers on the roster, averaging 4.82 significant strikes per minute. Fellow preliminary winner Chelsea Hackett improved to 3-1-1. The 27-year-old Australian switch-hitter out of Potential Unlimited Mixed Martial Arts lands at 51 percent striking accuracy and carries a 66-inch reach into her bouts. Dean Garnett, Pedro Carvalho, Sean Goohy, and Johan Masoliver also earned victories on the undercard.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win over a seasoned opponent in Pedro strengthens his position in the light heavyweight division
- Three first-round finishes on the main card signals strong finishing ability across the PFL Belfast roster
- Martinez's near-perfect 14-1 record and high striking volume make him an emerging name to watch at his weight class
