A.J. McKee vs. Isbulaev set for June 27 in San Diego

A.J. McKee will face Salamat Isbulaev on June 27 in San Diego in a PFL lightweight bout. McKee is ranked #2 in the division with a 24-2 record, while Isbulaev is undefeated at 10-0 and ranked #6. The post questions PFL's matchmaking strategy for Isbulaev, noting he faced the #3 ranked Jesus Pinedo in his debut and finished him in the first round but only received a #6 ranking. The author expresses confusion about why Isbulaev is being given top competition without a gradual build-up and why his ranking hasn't improved despite his performance.