Almakhan vs Matsumoto scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Gene Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026. The fight was announced by Almakhan on his social media channels. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records in this bantamweight or featherweight matchup. This bout represents an important opportunity for Almakhan to get his first winning streak in the UFC. Matsumoto comes in with a better UFC record but will face a motivated opponent.