A.J. McKee: PFL Fighter Earns $100,000 Despite Loss

Why McKee’s $100,000 Loss Exposes PFL’s Pay Structure

A.J. McKee earned $100,000 for his unanimous-decision loss to Salamat Isbulaev in the PFL San Diego main event on June 27, 2026, while his opponent took home just $10,000 for showing up—highlighting the pay disparity in the promotion’s featherweight division. The fight capped a night where top earners like McKee and Liz Carmouche ($100,000 total) … Read more

McKee Wins by Unanimous Decision at PFL San Diego

The Unanimous Decision and McKee’s Title Ambitions

A.J. McKee secured a unanimous decision victory over Salamat Isbulaev at PFL San Diego, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in his favor, according to USAToday. The featherweight bout, which lasted the full 15 minutes, saw McKee dominate with grappling and ground-and-pound, though Isbulaev threatened with a cut over McKee’s eye and a … Read more