Almakhan vs Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan and Jean Matsumoto will fight on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to an announcement Almakhan made on his social media. Almakhan currently holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto stands at 3-2 in the promotion. The matchup pairs two fighters looking to improve their positions in the bantamweight or featherweight division. This bout was announced directly by one of the participants rather than through official UFC channels initially. The fight will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the UFC's continued international expansion.