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San Diego\u2019s No. 2-Ranked Liz Carmouche Meets No. 9-Ranked Viviane Araujo in Co-Main Event\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tickets for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX Are Available Now via AXS\u00a0<\/p>\n
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NEW YORK \u2014\u00a0April 29, 2026 \u2014 The Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced the addition of a marquee co-main event to\u00a0PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX, set for Saturday, June 27 at Pechanga Arena San Diego.<\/p>\n
San Diego\u2019s own No. 2-ranked\u00a0Liz Carmouche\u00a0(25-8) will face Brazil\u2019s No. 9-ranked\u00a0Viviane Ara\u00fajo\u00a0(13-7) in a pivotal women\u2019s flyweight co-main event, building to a colossal headliner featuring No. 2-ranked\u00a0AJ McKee\u00a0(24-2)\u00a0vs. undefeated No. 6-ranked\u00a0Salamat Isbulaev\u00a0(10-0).<\/p>\n
The\u00a0PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX\u00a0main 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\u00a0pfl.info\/sandiego. Additional bouts will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n
In the co-main event, the women\u2019s 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\u2019s MMA, entering as a\u00a0former Bellator Champion, the 2025 PFL Women\u2019s Flyweight Tournament Champion, and the current No. 2-ranked contender. Across from her, Brazil\u2019s Viviane Ara\u00fajo, 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\u00a0Ditcheva\u00a0looming, a win can elevate either fighter into the title conversation and bring them within reach of a championship opportunity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX\u00a0will serve as a featured event within the league\u2019s 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\u00a0PFL San Diego and the presenting sponsor of \u201cMilitary Row,\u201d honoring the San Diego military community on fight night.<\/p>\n
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Updated\u00a0PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX\u00a0Main Card:<\/p>\n
Pechanga Arena San Diego \u2013 San Diego, Calif.<\/p>\n
June 27 | 10 pm ET \/ 7 pm PT<\/p>\n
ESPN2 (U.S.)<\/p>\n
Featherweight Main Event:\u00a0#2-AJ McKee\u00a0(24-2) vs. #6-Salamat Isbulaev\u00a0(10-0)<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Flyweight Co-Main Event:\u00a0#2-Liz Carmouche\u00a0(25-8) vs. #9-\u00a0Viviane Ara\u00fajo\u00a0(13-7)<\/p>\n
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UPCOMING PFL SCHEDULE:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday, May 2 -\u202fPFL Sioux Falls\u202f-\u202fSanford Pentagon – Sioux Falls, South Dakota\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday, May 23 -\u202fPFL Brussels\u202f-\u202fING Arena – Brussels, Belgium\u00a0<\/p>\n
Saturday, June 27 \u2013\u00a0PFL San Diego\u00a0Presented by GOVX\u00a0\u2013 Pechanga Arena\u00a0San Diego\u00a0\u2013 San Diego,\u00a0California\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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