AJ McKee defeated Salamat Isbulayev by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at PFL San Diego, extending his winning streak to three fights and improving his record to 25-2. The victory handed Isbulayev the first loss of his professional career, dropping him to 10-1.
AJ McKee extended his winning streak to three fights with a dominant unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Salamat Isbulayev at PFL San Diego on June 28, with all three judges scoring the bout 30-27 in his favor.
McKee, known as "Mercenary," improved his professional record to 25-2 with the win. The 178 cm fighter has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded offensive threats in the sport, averaging 11.01 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 11 submission attempts per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect a relentless, suffocating approach to grappling. He also contributes on the feet, landing 2.75 significant strikes per minute.
Isbulayev, meanwhile, suffered the first defeat of his professional career, with his record falling to 10-1. The loss ends what had been a perfect run through the paid ranks for the prospect.
Why it matters
- McKee's three-fight winning streak re-establishes him as a serious force in his division following his two career losses.
- The shutout scores on all three cards suggest McKee was in control throughout, rather than surviving a close contest.
- Isbulayev, despite the setback, remains a young prospect with only one blemish on an otherwise impressive record.
