The Professional Fighters League has officially released the full lineup for its upcoming PFL Belfast event, set for April 16 at the SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The card features ranked contenders, promotional debuts, and international matchups across multiple divisions.

The event brings together rising European prospects and experienced veterans, with the main card broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes and prelims available via the ESPN App. The showcase is headlined by a lightweight clash with title implications.

Kelly and Wilson headline ranked lightweight clash

Donegal’s unbeaten Darragh Kelly enters the biggest fight of his career as he defends his perfect 9-0 record against New Zealand’s Jay Jay Wilson, who holds an 11-2 record. The matchup features two ranked lightweights aiming to move closer to title contention.

Kelly brings relentless forward pressure and a grappling-heavy approach, having stopped seven of nine opponents. Wilson counters with proven finishing ability, combining knockout power and submission threats across his career.

The co-main event features Rhys McKee making his PFL debut against France’s Alex Lohoré in a catchweight bout. McKee is known for his finishing rate, while Lohoré enters as a seasoned champion with international experience.

McKee debut leads deep Belfast undercard

The Belfast undercard includes multiple international bouts across divisions, including Pedro Carvalho stepping in on short notice against Sergio Cossio at catchweight. Additional fights include Omran Chaaban facing Chequina Noso Pedro in welterweight action.

The card also features bantamweight, women’s flyweight, and light heavyweight bouts, adding depth to an already stacked lineup. Broadcast coverage begins with prelims on the ESPN App before transitioning to ESPN platforms for the main card.