Bekzat Almakhan vs Jean Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) on June 27 at UFC Baku. The matchup was announced by Almakhan on his social media accounts. Almakhan is looking to reverse his negative record inside the UFC octagon, while Matsumoto enters with a winning UFC record. Both fighters will be seeking to improve their standing in their respective division. The bout adds to the growing UFC Baku card scheduled for late June.