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A lightweight bout between Abdul-Rakhman Yahyaev and Julius Walker has been scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27. Yahyaev currently holds a 2-0 record in the UFC, while Walker stands at 1-2 in the promotion. The matchup pits an undefeated prospect against a fighter looking to rebound from recent setbacks. Both fighters will be looking to make a statement in front of what is expected to be an energetic crowd in Baku. The booking was first reported by Marcel Dorff and represents an opportunity for both men to climb the lightweight rankings.
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