Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring it 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The card featured multiple finishes including JJ Wilson knocking out Darr Kelly in round one, Kaolan Loughran submitting Alan Philott in the first round, and Omran Chaaban stopping Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO in round one. Other notable results included Rhys McKee defeating Alex Lohore by unanimous decision and Pedro Carvalho winning a unanimous decision over Sergio Cossio. The event showcased both prospects and veterans competing across multiple weight classes.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro at PFL Belfast on April 17, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in the light heavyweight contest.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, came in with a professional record of 10-5. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox fighter has shown reliable output throughout his career, landing 2.9 significant strikes per minute at a 59 percent accuracy rate. He also carries a submission threat, averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
The Belfast card delivered several finishes alongside the main decision results. JJ Wilson stopped Darr Kelly by knockout in the first round, while Kaolan Loughran submitted Alan Philott also inside the opening frame. Omran Chaaban added a first-round TKO over Chequina Noso Pedro to a card that leaned heavily toward early stoppages.
Irish fighter Rhys McKee, known as Skeletor, picked up a unanimous decision win over Alex Lohore. The 30-year-old from Next Generation I.M.M.A. carries a record of 14-7-1 and is one of the more active strikers on the regional scene, landing 4.71 significant strikes per minute. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, McKee pressures opponents with consistent volume.
Pedro Carvalho rounded out the notable results with a unanimous decision over Sergio Cossio, who fights out of Mexico and holds a veteran record of 27-11-1 across his career.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's decision win over Pedro carries weight in the PFL light heavyweight picture heading into the season
- McKee's victory on home soil keeps the Irish contender relevant in a competitive welterweight or lightweight landscape
- The card's run of first-round finishes signals strong prospect development within PFL's European roster
