Almakhan vs Matsumoto official for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) and Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) will fight on June 27th at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the bout through his social media channels, making it official. Almakhan is seeking to improve his UFC record after two losses in three fights, while Matsumoto has won three of five octagon appearances. The matchup will be part of the UFC's card in Baku, Azerbaijan. Both fighters are looking to gain momentum in their respective UFC campaigns with a victory.