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 enters the bout with a 1-2 UFC record, while Matsumoto holds a 3-2 record in the promotion. The matchup represents an important opportunity for both fighters to gain momentum in their respective UFC careers. UFC Baku will mark the promotion's event in Azerbaijan, continuing the UFC's international expansion. No details were provided about whether this fight will be featured on the main card or preliminaries.