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 holds a 1-2 record in the UFC, while Matsumoto carries a 3-2 promotional record. Both fighters compete in the bantamweight division. The bout represents an opportunity for Almakhan to even his UFC record and for Matsumoto to move above .500 in the organization. UFC Baku will mark the promotion's event in Azerbaijan's capital city. No additional details about the card or whether this fight has specific ranking implications were provided.