Almakhan vs Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jin Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The bout was announced via Almakhan's social media channels. Almakhan is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak in the UFC, while Matsumoto enters with a winning record inside the promotion. The matchup represents an important contest for both fighters to establish themselves in their division. UFC Baku will mark the promotion's event in Azerbaijan.