Bekzat Almakhan to face Gene Matsumoto at UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan will meet Gene Matsumoto in a bantamweight bout at UFC Baku on June 27. Almakhan currently holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto stands at 3-2 in the promotion. The fight announcement was made via Almakhan's social media accounts. Both fighters will be looking to improve their standing in the UFC bantamweight division. No further details about the card or other matchups were provided.