Almakhan vs Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) on June 27th at UFC Baku according to an announcement Almakhan made on his social media. Both fighters are looking to improve their UFC records in what appears to be a bantamweight or featherweight matchup. Almakhan currently holds a losing record in the UFC and will be seeking his second promotional victory, while Matsumoto enters with a winning record and momentum. The fight will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan as part of the UFC's continued expansion into that market. No further details about the card position or other matchups were provided.