A.J. McKee claims he is the best featherweight after win at PFL San Diego

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

A.J. McKee claims he is the best featherweight after win at PFL San Diego
Summary

A.J. McKee secured a unanimous decision victory over Salamat Isbulaev at PFL San Diego on June 28, giving Isbulaev his first professional loss. McKee has now won three straight fights since returning to the featherweight division, asserting his claim as the top fighter in that weight class. After the fight, he expressed interest in a potential title shot in the PFL, which has not yet established a title at featherweight in its current format. He highlighted a possible matchup against Alexander Shabliy, who also competed in San Diego and has been making waves in the division.

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  • McKee defeats Isbulaev by unanimous decision
  • This win marks McKee's third consecutive victory at featherweight
  • McKee claims he has never lost at 145 pounds
  • PFL lacks a featherweight title currently
  • Potential future fight with Alexander Shabliy is mentioned
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With three straight wins since he moved back to 145 pounds, a 'Mercenary' from SoCal is itching for another title shot.

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