Bekzat Almakhan vs Gene Matsumoto booked for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Gene Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27, according to an announcement from Almakhan's social media. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records in what will be an important matchup. Almakhan is seeking his second UFC victory after starting 1-2 in the promotion, while Matsumoto brings a 3-2 record into the bout. The fight will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the UFC's international expansion.