
The MMA world was rocked this week as former UFC signee Ahmad Hassanzada appeared in Sacramento Superior Court, facing six felony charges related to child sex crimes. The charges, which surfaced just days before his anticipated UFC debut, have sent shockwaves through the combat sports community and prompted swift action from the UFC, which has already severed ties with the lightweight prospect.
Ex-UFC signee Ahmad Hassanzada facing six counts of child sex crimes; co-defendant named https://t.co/CNVpjkGGwE
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