Fight night is officially locked in.
All athletes made weight ahead of PFL Belfast, setting the stage for a stacked card on April 16 at the SSE Arena in Belfast.
Main event: unbeaten Kelly vs. dangerous Wilson
The headline bout is now official as Ireland’s rising star Darragh Kelly (9-0) meets New Zealand’s Jay Jay Wilson (11-2).
- Kelly: 155.3 lbs
- Wilson: 156 lbs
Both fighters hit the mark, confirming a high-stakes lightweight clash between two ranked contenders looking to break into title contention.
Co-main event locked: McKee vs. Lohoré
In the co-main event, Rhys McKee makes his PFL debut against France’s Alex Lohoré.
- McKee: 176 lbs
- Lohoré: 175 lbs
The catchweight bout is expected to deliver fireworks, with McKee fighting in front of a home crowd.
Featured bout: Yagshimuradov vs. Pedro
A key light heavyweight matchup also made weight:
- Dovlet Yagshimuradov: 205.2 lbs
- Tyson Pedro: 205.8 lbs
Both fighters are ranked contenders, adding serious depth to the main card.
How to watch
- 🇺🇸 U.S.: ESPN App (prelims), ESPN2 & ESPN Deportes (main card)
- 🇬🇧 🇮🇪 UK & Ireland: talkSPORT Boxing & talkSPORT MMA YouTube
Start Times:
- Prelims: 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT
- Main Card: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
Full weigh-in highlights
Main Card
- Lightweight: Kelly (155.3) vs. Wilson (156)
- Catchweight: McKee (176) vs. Lohoré (175)
- Light Heavyweight: Yagshimuradov (205.2) vs. Pedro (205.8)
Notable Prelims
- Ciaran Clarke (135.2) vs. Dean Garnett (135.6)
- Pedro Carvalho (164.7) vs. Sergio Cossio (165.6)
- Chelsea Hackett (124.8) vs. Andrea Vazquez (125.9)
Why this card matters
- Kelly looks to stay unbeaten against his toughest test yet
- McKee begins a new chapter in the PFL
- Multiple ranked fighters collide across divisions
With all fighters on weight and no last-minute drama, PFL Belfast is primed for a high-energy night of fights.

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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