Bekzat Almakhan vs Jean Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan and Jean Matsumoto will meet at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026. Almakhan announced the bout on his social media channels. Almakhan enters with a 1-2 UFC record while Matsumoto holds a 3-2 record with the promotion. The matchup pairs two fighters looking to improve their standing in the UFC. UFC Baku represents the promotion's event in Azerbaijan later this summer. The post includes a poll asking fans to predict the winner.