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 made on his social media. Almakhan enters the bout with a 1-2 UFC record, while Matsumoto brings a 3-2 promotional record. The matchup pairs two fighters looking to improve their standing in the UFC. UFC Baku represents the promotion's event in Azerbaijan's capital city. No additional details about the weight class or placement on the card were provided in the announcement.