Bekzat Almakhan vs Jean Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The bout was announced via Almakhan's social media accounts. This represents an important matchup for Almakhan, who is looking to turn around his UFC record after two losses in three fights. Matsumoto enters with a more favorable 3-2 record inside the octagon. The fight adds another compelling matchup to the UFC's upcoming event in Baku, Azerbaijan.