Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over former UFC fighter Tyson Pedro in the main event of PFL Belfast, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. The fight went the full three rounds with Yagshimuradov controlling enough of the action to secure the win on all scorecards. The event also featured multiple finishes on the undercard, including first-round stoppages by JJ Wilson, Kaolan Loughran, Omran Chaaban, and Dean Garnett. Pedro, who had competed in the UFC light heavyweight division, was unable to find success in his PFL debut against the experienced Yagshimuradov. The results represent another successful European event for the PFL organization.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov claimed a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro in the main event of PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards across three rounds of light heavyweight action.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian out of Lions High Performance Centre, entered the bout carrying a professional record of 10 wins and 5 losses. Standing six feet three inches tall with a 79-inch reach, the orthodox-stance fighter built his reputation over a lengthy run in the UFC light heavyweight division before making his PFL debut in Belfast. Pedro lands 2.9 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 59 percent, and while he also provides a threat on the mat with takedown and submission attempts in his game, he was unable to impose his style effectively against the experienced Yagshimuradov through the full 15 minutes.
Yagshimuradov controlled enough of the fight to earn the nod on every scorecard, handing Pedro a difficult result in what was his first outing under the PFL banner.
Why it matters
- Pedro's PFL debut ended in defeat, complicating his path toward contention in the promotion's light heavyweight bracket.
- The close 29-28 scores on all three cards suggest a competitive contest, yet Yagshimuradov was consistent enough to leave no doubt in the judging.
- The undercard delivered multiple first-round finishes from JJ Wilson, Kaolan Loughran, Omran Chaaban, and Dean Garnett, underlining PFL's continued investment in European fight cards.
- The result adds momentum to Yagshimuradov's standing within the PFL light heavyweight division heading into the remainder of the season.
