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. Almakhan announced the matchup on his social media. Almakhan currently holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto stands at 3-2 in the promotion. The bout represents an important opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the organization. No weight class was specified in the announcement, though the post does not indicate this is a main event or featured bout. The matchup pairs a fighter looking to reverse a losing record against one seeking to build on a winning UFC tenure.