Bekzat Almakhan vs. Jean Matsumoto set for UFC Baku on June 27

Bekzat Almakhan (1-2 UFC) will face Jean Matsumoto (3-2 UFC) on June 27 at UFC Baku. Almakhan announced the matchup on his social media accounts. Both fighters are looking to improve their promotional records, with Almakhan seeking to build momentum after a difficult start to his UFC career, while Matsumoto aims to get back in the win column. The bout will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, adding to the UFC's expansion into the region. No further details about the card or weight class were specified in the announcement.