Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Gene Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27th. Almakhan announced the matchup on his social media. Both fighters are looking to improve their standing in the UFC after mixed records. Almakhan needs a win badly given his 1-2 promotional record, while Matsumoto holds a more favorable 3-2 mark. The bout is expected to be part of the UFC's return to Baku, Azerbaijan.
