The Professional Fighters League (PFL) announced the addition of a marquee co-main event to PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX, set for Saturday, June 27 at Pechanga Arena San Diego.

San Diego’s own No. 2-ranked Liz Carmouche (25-8) will face Brazil’s No. 9-ranked Viviane Araújo (13-7) in a pivotal women’s flyweight co-main event, building to a colossal headliner featuring No. 2-ranked AJ McKee (24-2) vs. undefeated No. 6-ranked Salamat Isbulaev (10-0).

The PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX main card will air live on ESPN2 in the U.S. beginning at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT. The preliminary portion of the event will begin at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT and can be seen via the ESPN app. Tickets for the event are available now, for more information visit pfl.info/sandiego.

Additional bouts will be announced shortly.

In the co-main event, the women’s flyweight division takes center stage in a high-stakes race toward the top, where every result carries immediate consequences. San Diego fan favorite Liz Carmouche returns home as one of the most decorated athletes in the history of women’s MMA, entering as a former Bellator Champion, the 2025 PFL Women’s Flyweight Tournament Champion, and the current No. 2-ranked contender. 

Across from her, Brazil’s Viviane Araújo, a 13-fight UFC veteran with a well-rounded skillset and recent momentum following an impressive win in her PFL debut, will look to force her way into contention with a statement victory. In a division with undefeated Dakota Ditcheva looming, a win can elevate either fighter into the title conversation and bring them within reach of a championship opportunity. 

PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX will serve as a featured event within the league’s newly announced partnership with GOVX, the leading platform serving military members, first responders, and government personnel.

Through the partnership, GOVX will offer exclusive discounted ticket access to its community of more than 12 million members, while also serving as the Presenting Partner of PFL San Diego and the presenting sponsor of “Military Row,” honoring the San Diego military community on fight night.

Updated PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Main Card:

Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, Calif.

June 27 | 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT

ESPN2 (U.S.)

Featherweight Main Event: #2-AJ McKee (24-2) vs. #6-Salamat Isbulaev (10-0)

Women’s Flyweight Co-Main Event: #2-Liz Carmouche (25-8) vs. #9- Viviane Araújo (13-7)

UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE: 

• Saturday, May 2 - PFL Sioux Falls - Sanford Pentagon - Sioux Falls, South Dakota 

• Saturday, May 23 - PFL Brussels - ING Arena - Brussels, Belgium 

• Saturday, June 27 – PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX – Pechanga Arena San Diego – San Diego, California 

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