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Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jin Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The matchup was announced via Almakhan's social media channels. Both fighters are looking to improve their positions in the UFC bantamweight division. Almakhan is coming off two consecutive losses and needs a victory to stabilize his UFC career. Matsumoto holds a winning record in the promotion and will be the betting favorite. The bout represents a crucial opportunity for Almakhan to avoid being cut from the roster.
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