
The UFC has swiftly parted ways with Ahmad Hassanzada, a recent Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner, following his arrest on multiple felony charges related to alleged lewd acts involving a minor. The Afghanistan-born lightweight, who was scheduled to make his promotional debut at UFC Kansas City on April 26, now finds his fighting future in jeopardy as he faces grave legal consequences.
🚨| Ahmad Hassanzada was pulled from his scheduled UFC debut next weekend at #UFCKansasCity after being arrested in Sacramento Friday afternoon on charges of alleged sexual assault against a minor.
This news was first reported by @AgFight.
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— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) April 20, 2025