The Professional Fighters League has officially confirmed a women’s flyweight co-main event for PFL San Diego Presented by GOVX, with Liz Carmouche set to face Viviane Araújo on June 27 at Pechanga Arena San Diego. The matchup strengthens a fight card already headlined by a featherweight clash between AJ McKee and Salamat Isbulaev, adding another high-level bout with major divisional implications.

The event will air live on ESPN2 in the United States, while preliminary bouts will stream through the ESPN app as the promotion continues to finalize additional fights for the San Diego card. The co-main event features No. 2-ranked Liz Carmouche against No. 9-ranked Viviane Araújo, creating a matchup that directly impacts the women’s flyweight title landscape.

Carmouche brings championship experience into San Diego spotlight

Liz Carmouche enters the bout with a 25-8 professional record while holding the No. 2 ranking in the women’s flyweight division, bringing championship experience from both Bellator and the Professional Fighters League into the matchup. She will also compete in her hometown of San Diego, adding a strong narrative layer to an already high-stakes contest.

Her résumé includes a 2025 PFL Women’s Flyweight Tournament title, along with years of experience competing at the elite level against top-ranked opposition across multiple organizations. A win in this matchup would further solidify her position near the top of the division while keeping her firmly in contention for another championship opportunity.

Araújo aims to break into elite title contention

Viviane Araújo enters the contest with a 13-7 professional record while holding the No. 9 ranking in the division, bringing UFC experience and recent momentum from her PFL performances into the matchup. She is coming off a strong promotional debut that positioned her as a rising threat in the women’s flyweight rankings.

This fight represents a significant step up in competition as she prepares to face one of the division’s most accomplished contenders in Carmouche. A victory in this bout would immediately elevate her into title contention while reshaping the competitive structure of the division moving forward.

McKee vs Isbulaev headlines PFL San Diego card

AJ McKee enters the featherweight main event against undefeated Salamat Isbulaev with a 24-2 record while holding the No. 2 ranking in the division, setting up one of the most anticipated matchups of the event. His opponent, Isbulaev, brings a perfect 10-0 record into the fight, adding further intrigue to the main event.

The PFL San Diego event is part of the league’s partnership with GOVX, which provides discounted ticket access for military members and first responders while also featuring a dedicated “Military Row” experience during fight night. The card continues to build toward one of the most significant PFL events of the season at Pechanga Arena San Diego.