Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The matchup was announced via Almakhan's social media accounts. Almakhan is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak in the UFC, while Matsumoto holds a winning record inside the octagon. The bout is part of the UFC's return to Baku, Azerbaijan. No weight class was specified in the announcement, though both fighters typically compete in lower weight divisions.
