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PFL Belfast Betting Preview, Picks and Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

PFL Belfast<\/strong> takes place April 16, 2026<\/span><\/strong> as MMA WagerTalk handicapper Andy Lang<\/a><\/span><\/span> gives his expert picks and predictions before the bell rings! <\/span>Darragh Kelly vs Jay-Jay Wilson<\/strong> headline the main event with the main card starting up at 7:00pm ET from<\/span> SSE Arena (NIR) in\u00a0Belfast,\u00a0Northern Ireland!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PFL Belfast<\/strong> Betting Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Saturday, April 16<\/th>PFL Belfast (Courtesy of Caesars)<\/th><\/tr>
Main Event:<\/td><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Darragh Kelly -102 vs Jay-Jay Wilson -118<\/td><\/tr>
Rounds:<\/td>N\/A<\/td><\/tr>
Fight Time:<\/td>Main Card Starts at 9:00pm ET \/ 6:00pm PT<\/td><\/tr>
Arena:<\/td>SSE Arena (NIR) in\u00a0Belfast,\u00a0Northern Ireland<\/td><\/tr>
TV:<\/td>ESPN2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

PFL Belfast Predictions<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Alex Lohore +250 v Rhys McKee -325 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McKee is younger and stronger, but he absorbs a lot of damage and his striking defense is poor.\u00a0 He cuts easily, which can influence judges. Lohore is older and hasn\u2019t faced elite competition,\u00a0but he has solid cardio and can strike while mixing in some control. I don\u2019t trust McKee \u2014\u00a0 Lohore is the pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dovlet Yagshimuradov -420 v Tyson Pedro +310 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money is coming in on Pedro, but I like Yagshimuradov here. He struggled last fight against a\u00a0heavy wrestling style, which Pedro does not bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedro retired from MMA two years ago, had\u00a0 a boxing match, and now returns \u2014 this feels like a money-driven comeback. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He looked checked\u00a0 out late in his UFC run with low volume and no urgency. I\u2019ll fade the returning fighter.\u00a0Yagshimuradov is the pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chris Mixan -184 v Eoin Sheridan +148 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two heavy hitters \u2014 should be a fun striking fight. Sheridan only has four pro fights, while\u00a0 Mixan has more experience and better defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I expect Mixan to land the cleaner shots and\u00a0 eventually hurt Sheridan. Mixan is the pick<\/strong>, likely by finish or clear decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pedro Carvalho +102 v Sergio Cossio -120 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going with Cossio. Carvalho has one win since 2022, and it came against an aging opponent\u00a0 with failed drug tests \u2014 not impressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s lost four straight across PFL and Bellator. His best\u00a0 path is on the ground, but Cossio should be able to defend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cossio hung with an undefeated\u00a0 fighter last time and should have the striking edge. Not a great betting fight, but Cossio is the pick<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chequina Noso Pedro +235 v Omran Chaaban -300 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wouldn\u2019t trust Chaaban in parlays. Pedro is solid \u2014 strong, fast, and has shown good\u00a0 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 \u2014 Pedro is live<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ciaran Clarke -178 v Dean Garnett +144 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clarke is a powerful wrestler with strong control, similar stylistically to Garnett. Garnett is older\u00a0and has been knocked out in two of his last four fights, raising durability concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect a lot\u00a0of grappling exchanges, scrambles, and close rounds. Slight lean to Clarke<\/strong> due to youth and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PFL Belfast Main Event: Darragh Kelly -102 vs Jay-Jay Wilson -118<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Close fight. Kelly has the edge with wrestling \u2014 we saw Wilson get taken down repeatedly\u00a0 against Colgan last fight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelly\u2019s striking is serviceable, but he\u2019ll eventually look to get this to the ground. If he does, he should control the fight. Kelly is the pick<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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