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

Bekzat Almakhan, who holds a 1-2 UFC record, will face Jean Matsumoto, with a 3-2 UFC record, at UFC Baku on June 27. The bout was announced via Almakhan's social media accounts. This matchup pairs two fighters looking to improve their standing in the UFC. Almakhan is coming off losses and needs a win to reverse his promotional trajectory, while Matsumoto has a winning record in the organization. The fight is part of the UFC's event in Baku, Azerbaijan.