Almakhan vs 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 currently holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto has compiled a 3-2 record with the promotion. The bout represents an opportunity for both fighters to improve their standing within the organization. Almakhan is coming off losses and needs a win to reverse his fortunes, while Matsumoto looks to build on his winning record. Neither fighter's weight class was specified in the announcement, though the matchup suggests they compete in the same division.