PFL Belfast took place on April 16, 2026, with Jay-Jay Wilson defeating Darragh Kelly by knockout in just 37 seconds. Rhys McKee won against Alex Lohore by unanimous decision, while Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro in his promotional debut.
Key points
PFL Belfast took place on April 16, 2026
Jay-Jay Wilson defeated Darragh Kelly by knockout
Rhys McKee won against Alex Lohore by unanimous decision
Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro in his debut
Dean Garnett finished Ciaran Clarke with a spinning elbow
Jay-Jay WilsonDarragh KellyRhys McKeeAlex Lohore
2026 PFL 5 Belfast Fight Night at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Friday, April 17, 2026. (Jose Peñuela / PFL)
PFL Belfast went down earlier today (Thurs., April 16, 2026) inside SSE Arena in Belfast, Ireland. In the main event of the evening, Jay-Jay Wilson defeated hometown favorite, Darragh Kelly, via first-round knockout, taking all of 37 seconds.
In the co-main event of the evening, Rhys McKee defeated Alex Lohore via unanimous decision, while Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov spoiled Tyson Pedro’s promotional debut after surviving a scare to walk away home with a unanimous decision (video highlights here).
The undercard action featured several highlight-reel finishes, as well, which includes Dean Garnett’s devastating finish over Ciaran Clarke via spinning elbow in the very first round (video replay here).
Check out the rest of the results and highlights below:
PFL Belfast Results:
Darragh Kelly vs. Jay Jay Wilson – Wilson via first round knockout –
Rhys McKee vs. Alex Lahoré – McKee via unanimous decision
Dovlet Yagshimuradov vs. Tyson Pedro – HIGHLIGHTS!
Chris Mixan vs. Eoin Sheridan – Sheridan via unanimous decision
Caolan Loughran vs. Alan Philpott – Loughran via first-round submission
Omran Chaaban vs. Chequina Noso Pedro – Chabran via second-round TKO
Ciaran Clarke vs. Dean Garnett – Garnett via first-round knockout – HIGHLIGHTS!
Q&A
What were the main results from PFL Belfast on April 16, 2026?
Jay-Jay Wilson knocked out Darragh Kelly in 37 seconds, Rhys McKee won by unanimous decision against Alex Lohore, and Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov defeated Tyson Pedro by unanimous decision.
How did Jay-Jay Wilson win his fight at PFL Belfast?
Jay-Jay Wilson won his fight against Darragh Kelly by knockout in just 37 seconds of the first round.
Who were the notable fighters at PFL Belfast 2026?
Notable fighters included Jay-Jay Wilson, Darragh Kelly, Rhys McKee, Alex Lohore, Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov, and Tyson Pedro.
What highlights were featured from the PFL Belfast event?
Highlights included Jay-Jay Wilson's quick knockout, Rhys McKee's unanimous decision win, and Dean Garnett's spinning elbow finish over Ciaran Clarke.
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PFL Belfast Highlights:
JAY JAY WILSON DIDN'T WASTE ANY TIME 😱🔥
He hands Darragh Kelly his first ever loss, amateur or pro. #PFLBelfast | Thursday, April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/BntmqGjjr2
TYSON PEDRO NEARLY ENDS IT BUT DOVLET YAGSHIMURADOV REFUSES TO QUIT 😱#PFLBelfast | Thursday, April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/d3gZv4BZRG
How many of these kicks could you take? 😱#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/ziooUnTYpp
Caolan Loughran makes quick work of Alan Philpott in the first round 🔥#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/yB2ZaKs0Fr
OMRAN CHAABAN WITH NO MERCY 😱#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/PfKCAfcnzz
Dean Garnett hands Ciaran Clarke his first loss as a professional with a spinning elbow 💥#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/zOQbO0yfEZ
Pedro Carvalho and Sergio Cossio gave us a crazy final minute 😱#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/GS0lEGFW2L
Sean Gauci with a vicious right hand 👊#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/gKDUBKiTay
Eoghan Masoliver with a spectacular first-round finish 💪#PFLBelfast | Thursday , April 16th | SSE Arena | Belfast, N. Ireland | LIVE NOW on ESPN App | Main Card 7PM EST | ESPN 2 pic.twitter.com/oJcZhw7q2b