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 fight on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the bout on his social media. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records, with Almakhan seeking his second promotional victory and Matsumoto aiming for his fourth. The matchup appears to be on the preliminary card. UFC Baku will mark the promotion's event in Azerbaijan's capital.