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

Bekzat Almakhan and Jean Matsumoto will face each other on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to an announcement Almakhan made on his social media. Almakhan enters the bout with a 1-2 UFC record, while Matsumoto holds a 3-2 record in the promotion. The fight represents an important opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the UFC. Neither fighter is currently riding momentum, making this a crucial matchup for their respective futures with the organization.