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 posted on his social media. Almakhan brings a 1-2 UFC record into the bout, while Matsumoto holds a 3-2 record with the promotion. The matchup represents an important opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the UFC. Almakhan is looking to turn around his fortunes after a difficult start to his UFC career, while Matsumoto aims to build on his winning record. The fight is expected to be part of the UFC's continued expansion into international markets.