Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28 at PFL Belfast. The light heavyweight contest served as one of the featured bouts on the card. Other notable results from the event included JJ Wilson knocking out Darrah Kelly in the first round, and Rhys McKee defeating Alex Lohore by unanimous decision. The card also featured several finishes including submissions and TKO victories across multiple weight classes. Pedro, a former UFC veteran, was unable to overcome Yagshimuradov's performance over three rounds. The event showcased PFL's continued expansion into European markets with the Belfast venue.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov handed Australian veteran Tyson Pedro a unanimous decision defeat at PFL Belfast on April 17, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards across three rounds of light heavyweight action.
Pedro, who holds a professional record of 10-5, is a 34-year-old former UFC competitor who made the trip from Australia representing Lions High Performance Centre. Standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach, Pedro brings a well-rounded game to the cage, connecting at a 59 percent striking accuracy rate and mixing in takedowns and submission attempts to complement his standup. Despite those tools, he could not find enough over three rounds to sway the judges in his favor.
Yagshimuradov took the win and improved his standing in the PFL light heavyweight division, outworking Pedro throughout the contest.
Elsewhere on the Belfast card, Irish fan favorite Rhys McKee picked up a unanimous decision victory over Alex Lohore. McKee, nicknamed Skeletor, carries a record of 14-7-1 and fights out of Next Generation I.M.M.A. The 30-year-old from Ireland stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and produces one of the higher striking outputs in his division, landing 4.71 significant strikes per minute. JJ Wilson also turned in a statement performance, stopping Darrah Kelly by knockout in the first round, while several other bouts across the card ended by submission and TKO.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's win over a recognizable UFC veteran strengthens his profile within the PFL light heavyweight field
- McKee's victory in front of a home crowd in Belfast adds momentum to his campaign and keeps him in the divisional conversation
- The event underlines PFL's continued push into European markets, using regional headliners to build local audiences
