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

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 in UFC) and Jean Matsumoto (3-2 in UFC) will face each other on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan personally announced the matchup on his social media accounts. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records in what represents an important opportunity for each competitor. The bout will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, continuing UFC's expansion into the region. This represents Almakhan's fourth UFC appearance and Matsumoto's sixth octagon outing. Further card details for UFC Baku have not been fully revealed.