Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The main event victory showcased Yagshimuradov's ability to win a closely contested three-round fight. The event featured multiple finishes and decisions across the card. Other notable results included JJ Wilson's first-round knockout of Darren Kelly and Pedro Carvalho's unanimous decision victory over Sergio Cossio. The post provides a complete list of results from the entire PFL Belfast card, including several first-round stoppages via submission and TKO.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov claimed the main event at PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, defeating Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in a tightly contested three-round fight.
Pedro, the 34-year-old Australian, came in carrying a 10-5 professional record. Standing 191 cm tall with a 201 cm reach, he is a physically imposing presence and brings genuine finishing ability to any matchup. He lands 2.9 significant strikes per minute at a 59 percent striking accuracy rate, suggesting he picks his shots carefully rather than relying on volume. His grappling contributes to his threat profile as well, with 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes adding a ground-game dimension to his arsenal. Despite those tools, he could not find the decisive moment against Yagshimuradov and drops to 10-5 with the defeat.
Pedro Carvalho also earned a unanimous decision win on the night, defeating Sergio Cossio. Cossio, nicknamed Drako, is a 34-year-old Mexican veteran who carries a 27-11-1 record — a mark that reflects considerable experience across a long career. He stands 170 cm with a 180 cm reach.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov demonstrated the ability to grind out a close main event victory under pressure, which carries weight in PFL's competitive light heavyweight field.
- Pedro's loss is a setback for one of Australia's more recognizable big men in MMA, and the 29-28 margins indicate he remained competitive throughout.
- JJ Wilson's first-round knockout of Darren Kelly and Pedro Carvalho's decision win over Cossio add further clarity to the divisional picture following a card that produced multiple stoppages.
