Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Pedro in the main event of PFL Belfast, with all three judges scoring it 29-28. The post also included complete results from the entire PFL Belfast card. Notable outcomes included JJ Wilson scoring a first-round knockout over Darrah Kelly, Rhys McKee defeating Alex Lohore by unanimous decision, and Pedro Carvalho winning a unanimous decision over Sergio Cossio. Multiple fights ended in submission finishes, including first-round stoppages by Caolan Loughran, David Martinez, and Johan Masoliver. The event featured a mix of decisions, knockouts, and submission victories across the card.
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov claimed the main event of PFL Belfast on April 17, 2026, outpointing Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards.
Pedro, a 34-year-old Australian light heavyweight competing out of Lions High Performance Centre, came in with a 10-5 record and measurable physical tools — standing six-foot-three with a 79-inch reach and posting a striking accuracy of 59 percent across his career. Despite those attributes, he could not secure the victory on the night against the Turkmenistan-born Yagshimuradov.
Elsewhere on the card, JJ Wilson delivered one of the most emphatic performances of the evening, stopping Darrah Kelly by knockout in the first round. Rhys McKee and Pedro Carvalho each picked up unanimous decision wins over Alex Lohore and Sergio Cossio respectively.
Several bouts ended early via submission, with Caolan Loughran, David Martinez, and Johan Masoliver all recording first-round stoppages. Loughran, a 30-year-old orthodox fighter from Ireland representing Team Kaobon, carries a 10-2 record and averages 4.73 significant strikes per minute alongside three takedowns per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that translated into another finish. Martinez, a 27-year-old Mexican prospect fighting out of Bonebreakers MMA, improved to 14-1 with his submission win, continuing a career that has seen him average 4.82 significant strikes per minute with just one professional loss.
Why it matters
- Yagshimuradov's main event decision win strengthens his position in the PFL light heavyweight standings heading into the playoff picture.
- Pedro's fourth loss in five outings raises questions about his trajectory at 34 in a competitive division.
- The depth of finishes across the card — multiple first-round submissions alongside a knockout — underlines the competitive quality PFL is assembling on its European events.
