Адж Макки vs Саламат Исбулаев booked for PFL on June 27 in San Diego

Адж Макки (24-2, ranked #2 lightweight) will face Саламат Исбулаев (10-0, ranked #6 lightweight) on June 27 in San Diego. Isbulaev made his PFL debut against third-ranked Джесус Пинедо, finishing him in the first round but only moving to sixth in the rankings. Now he faces former Bellator champion McKee, one of PFL's strongest fighters overall, with an impressive resume of victories. The author questions PFL's matchmaking approach, noting Isbulaev is being given top competition without easier fights to build momentum, and expressing confusion about why he remains ranked sixth despite his knockout win over the third-ranked fighter. This represents a significant step up in competition for the undefeated Isbulaev.