Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro with all three judges scoring the bout 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. Other notable results included Eoin Sheridan defeating Chris Mixan, Kaolan Loughran submitting Alan Philpott in round one, and Omran Chaaban stopping Chequina Noso Pedro by TKO in the first round. The event showcased multiple finishes across the card. Pedro Carvalho also defeated Sergio Cossio by unanimous decision in a featured bout.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov claimed a unanimous decision win over Tyson Pedro at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in what proved to be the event's headline bout.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian light heavyweight competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, came in with a 10-5 record and the physical tools to trouble anyone in the division. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, he brings genuine striking accuracy — connecting on 59 percent of his significant strikes — along with a well-rounded game that includes submission attempts and takedowns. Despite those attributes, he could not do enough over three rounds to sway the judges in his favor.
The rest of the card delivered a series of stoppages. JJ Wilson knocked out Darrah Kelly in the opening round, and Kaolan Loughran submitted Alan Philpott in round one as well. Omran Chaaban added another early finish by stopping Chequina Noso Pedro via TKO in the first frame. Eoin Sheridan also earned a decision win over Chris Mixan.
Irish fan favorite Rhys McKee, nicknamed Skeletor, picked up a unanimous decision over Alex Lohore to give the Belfast crowd another reason to celebrate. The 30-year-old from Next Generation I.M.M.A. carries a 14-7-1 record and is one of the busier strikers on the PFL roster, averaging 4.71 significant strikes per minute at a six-foot-two frame with a 78-inch reach.
In the featured co-main, Pedro Carvalho outworked Sergio Cossio over the distance, earning a unanimous decision against the experienced Mexican veteran who enters the record books with a 27-11-1 mark across a lengthy career.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's win over Pedro keeps him relevant in a competitive light heavyweight landscape
- McKee's victory on home soil builds momentum in a division where ranking positions shift quickly
- The card's multiple first-round finishes signal strong depth across the PFL's European roster
