AJ McKee vs Salamat Isbulaev booked for PFL on June 27 in San Diego

AJ McKee, ranked number two in PFL's lightweight division with a 24-2 record, will face Salamat Isbulaev, ranked sixth at 10-0, on June 27 in San Diego. The matchmaker's strategy for Isbulaev is puzzling, as his PFL debut came against third-ranked Jesus Pinedo, whom he finished in the first round but still only earned a sixth-place ranking. Now he faces former Bellator champion McKee, one of PFL's strongest fighters, without any warm-up fights. The post questions why Isbulaev remains at sixth despite his victory and why he's being fast-tracked through the toughest competition. This represents an extremely challenging path to a title for the undefeated fighter.