Almakhan vs Matsumoto scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan and Jean Matsumoto will face each other on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the bout on his social media. Almakhan currently holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto has gone 3-2 in the promotion. This matchup represents an important opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing in the organization. The fight will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of the UFC's continued expansion into that market. No details were provided about the weight class or whether this will be on the main card.