Almakhan vs Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) and Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) will meet on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the bout on his social media platforms. The matchup features two fighters heading in opposite directions based on their recent UFC records, with Matsumoto holding a winning record while Almakhan seeks to rebound from a difficult start to his promotional tenure. No additional details about the weight class or card placement were provided in this brief announcement.