Bekzat Almakhan vs. Zhan Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Zhan Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) on June 27 at UFC Baku. The matchup was announced by Almakhan on his social media channels. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records in what will be a pivotal bout for their respective careers. Almakhan enters the contest having lost two of his first three UFC appearances, while Matsumoto has won three of his five fights inside the Octagon.