Almakhan vs Matsumoto booked for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan and Jean Matsumoto will fight on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the matchup on his social media. Almakhan currently holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto is 3-2 in the promotion. The bout represents an opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the bantamweight or flyweight division. UFC Baku will mark the promotion's event in Azerbaijan.