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 matchup was announced through Almakhan's social media accounts. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records, with Almakhan seeking his second promotional victory and Matsumoto aiming for his fourth. This bout adds to the growing card for the UFC's event in Baku. The fight pairs two athletes with contrasting UFC experiences.