Bekzat Almakhan vs Jean Matsumoto booked 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 holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto has compiled a 3-2 record with the promotion. The matchup pairs two fighters looking to improve their standing in the organization. No details about the weight class or whether this is a featured bout on the card were provided in the announcement. The post included a poll asking readers to predict the winner between the two fighters.