PFL Belfast | MMA Picks and Betting Odds April 16, 2026

PFL Belfast Betting Preview, Picks and Predictions

PFL Belfast takes place April 16, 2026 as MMA WagerTalk handicapper Andy Lang gives his expert picks and predictions before the bell rings! Darragh Kelly vs Jay-Jay Wilson headline the main event with the main card starting up at 7:00pm ET from SSE Arena (NIR) in Belfast, Northern Ireland!

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PFL Belfast Betting Information

Saturday, April 16	PFL Belfast (Courtesy of Caesars)
Main Event:	Darragh Kelly -102 vs Jay-Jay Wilson -118
Rounds:	N/A
Fight Time:	Main Card Starts at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT
Arena:	SSE Arena (NIR) in Belfast, Northern Ireland
TV:	ESPN2

PFL Belfast Predictions

Alex Lohore +250 v Rhys McKee -325

McKee is younger and stronger, but he absorbs a lot of damage and his striking defense is poor. He cuts easily, which can influence judges. Lohore is older and hasn’t faced elite competition, but he has solid cardio and can strike while mixing in some control. I don’t trust McKee — Lohore is the pick.

Dovlet Yagshimuradov -420 v Tyson Pedro +310

Money is coming in on Pedro, but I like Yagshimuradov here. He struggled last fight against a heavy wrestling style, which Pedro does not bring.

Pedro retired from MMA two years ago, had a boxing match, and now returns — this feels like a money-driven comeback.

He looked checked out late in his UFC run with low volume and no urgency. I’ll fade the returning fighter. Yagshimuradov is the pick.

Chris Mixan -184 v Eoin Sheridan +148

Two heavy hitters — should be a fun striking fight. Sheridan only has four pro fights, while Mixan has more experience and better defense.

I expect Mixan to land the cleaner shots and eventually hurt Sheridan. Mixan is the pick, likely by finish or clear decision.

Pedro Carvalho +102 v Sergio Cossio -120

Going with Cossio. Carvalho has one win since 2022, and it came against an aging opponent with failed drug tests — not impressive.

He’s lost four straight across PFL and Bellator. His best path is on the ground, but Cossio should be able to defend.

Cossio hung with an undefeated fighter last time and should have the striking edge. Not a great betting fight, but Cossio is the pick.

Chequina Noso Pedro +235 v Omran Chaaban -300

I wouldn’t trust Chaaban in parlays. Pedro is solid — strong, fast, and has shown good scrambling ability. His shorter frame could actually help him in wrestling exchanges. Chaaban is taller but lacks power and speed. This is dog or pass — Pedro is live.

Ciaran Clarke -178 v Dean Garnett +144

Clarke is a powerful wrestler with strong control, similar stylistically to Garnett. Garnett is older and has been knocked out in two of his last four fights, raising durability concerns.

Expect a lot of grappling exchanges, scrambles, and close rounds. Slight lean to Clarke due to youth and consistency.

PFL Belfast Main Event: Darragh Kelly -102 vs Jay-Jay Wilson -118

Close fight. Kelly has the edge with wrestling — we saw Wilson get taken down repeatedly against Colgan last fight.

Kelly’s striking is serviceable, but he’ll eventually look to get this to the ground. If he does, he should control the fight. Kelly is the pick.

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