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

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Gene Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The bout was announced through Almakhan's social media accounts. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records, with Almakhan seeking his second octagon victory after a 1-2 start, while Matsumoto enters with a 3-2 record. The matchup will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan. This represents an important opportunity for both bantamweights to gain momentum in the division.