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

Bekzat Almakhan and Jean Matsumoto will meet on June 27 at UFC Baku, with Almakhan announcing the matchup on his social media. Almakhan enters the bout with a 1-2 UFC record, while Matsumoto holds a 3-2 mark inside the octagon. The fight represents an important opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the UFC rankings. Almakhan is looking to bounce back from recent losses, while Matsumoto aims to build on his winning record. The bout has been confirmed as part of the UFC's planned event in Baku, Azerbaijan. No information on the weight class or card placement was specified in the announcement.