Almakhan vs Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) and Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) will fight on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the matchup on his social media accounts. The bout represents an important opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the UFC, with Almakhan looking to turn around a losing record in the promotion while Matsumoto has a winning record but needs to build momentum. No information about the weight class or specific placement on the card was provided in the announcement. UFC Baku will mark the promotion's event in Azerbaijan's capital city on that date.