AJ McKee will face Salamat Isbulaev on June 27th in San Diego at a PFL event. McKee is ranked #2 in the lightweight division with a 24-2 record, while Isbulaev is undefeated at 10-0 and ranked #6. The matchmaking has raised questions, as Isbulaev's debut PFL fight was against #3-ranked Jesus Pinedo, whom he finished in the first round but still only earned the #6 ranking. Now he faces former Bellator champion McKee without an apparent gradual buildup. The commentary suggests uncertainty about whether PFL matchmakers favor or disfavor Isbulaev with this challenging path.
