Yagshimuradov Swept the Cards Against Pedro at PFL Belfast
Dovlet Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision at PFL Belfast on April 16, 2026. The light heavyweight bout went three rounds at SSE Arena Belfast, with all three judges scoring it 29–28 for Yagshimuradov.
A competitive light heavyweight bout
Pedro returned to competition after his UFC run, while Yagshimuradov brought championship experience from the PFL. Their matchup was one of the featured bouts on the Belfast card.
Pedro won the third round on the judges’ cards, but Yagshimuradov took the first two from all three officials. That scoring pattern produced identical 29–28 totals. Pedro had opportunities to counter but could not turn them into a decisive swing round. The judges agreed.
The bout went the full three rounds. Yagshimuradov earned a unanimous decision rather than a stoppage.
A clear verdict in Belfast
PFL Belfast took place at SSE Arena on April 16, 2026. The main event featured Jay Jay Wilson’s 37-second knockout of Darragh Kelly, while Yagshimuradov’s decision was a key result on the main card.
The victory added another win for the Turkmen fighter, while Pedro fell short in his PFL appearance. No title was at stake in their matchup.
PFL’s official results page confirms the winner and all three scorecards. The event report records the same 29–28 decision.
Sources
- Professional Fighters League: official results and scorecards
- MMA Decisions: round-by-round scorecards
