Farman Hasanov

Overview

Farman Hasanov wrestles more than almost anyone in the UFC and defends takedowns worse than almost anyone, and his first two UFC fights have already shown both sides of that. "The Lion" is a welterweight out of Azerbaijan who trains with American Top Team. He is 1-1 in the UFC and 5-1-0 as a professional across all promotions.

Two fights. One win, one loss. Both went to the third round.

UFC Career

Hasanov made his UFC debut in June 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres, where he beat Eric Nolan by unanimous decision, going the full three rounds.

He fought again in October 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan, facing Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani. That one ended in round 3 at 2:11 with a doctor's stoppage, a TKO loss.

He carries a one-fight losing streak into his next bout. It's a small sample, and the first loss is the only finish on his UFC record, for or against.

Fighting Style

Farman Hasanov is a wrestling-first fighter who shoots for takedowns far more often than most. He is also taken down more than most, which makes his fights a scramble for control.

On the feet he is a low-output striker who lands less and connects at a lower rate than the UFC average. The shots he takes and how well he avoids them sit around the middle of the pack. He rarely goes looking for submissions, so his takedowns tend to lead to control rather than a finish.

His UFC record is 1-1, with his lone win coming by decision and his loss by KO/TKO. He has no finishes in the promotion.

Notable Wins

• Eric Nolan — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres (2026)

Quick Facts

• Division: Welterweight
• UFC record: 1-1
• Professional record (all promotions): 5-1-0
• UFC debut: 2026
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 6'0" / 73"
• Team: American Top Team
• Born: Azerbaijan