Abdul-Rahman Yakhyaev vs Julius Walker set for June 27 at UFC Baku

Abdul-Rahman Yakhyaev will face Julius Walker on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to initial reporting from Marcel Dorff. Yakhyaev enters the bout with a 2-0 UFC record, while Walker holds a 1-2 record inside the octagon. The matchup represents an opportunity for Yakhyaev to extend his undefeated UFC run while Walker looks to get back to .500 in the promotion. UFC Baku marks the promotion's return to Azerbaijan. Both fighters will be seeking to climb the rankings with a victory in this matchup.