Farman Hasanov (5-0) will make his UFC debut against Eric Nolan (0-1 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The 30-year-old Hasanov previously competed in LFA where he secured three victories. He will become the fourth active Azerbaijani fighter on the UFC roster. Nolan made his own debut on short notice against Baisangur Susurkayev in August and lost. The bout was officially announced by UFC Europe. Hasanov enters the octagon undefeated with momentum from his regional success.
UFC Europe has officially announced a welterweight bout between Farman Hasanov and Eric Nolan, set to take place at UFC Baku on June 27.
Hasanov enters the octagon for the first time in the UFC carrying a perfect 5-0 professional record, having built his reputation largely through the LFA circuit where he recorded three victories. The 30-year-old Azerbaijani will carry significant local significance into fight week, becoming the fourth active fighter from Azerbaijan on the UFC roster when he makes his walk to the octagon.
Nolan, 28, comes in with an 8-5 professional record and one UFC appearance to his name. The orthodox striker, who stands six-foot-two with a 74-inch reach, made his promotional debut under difficult circumstances, stepping in on short notice to face Baisangur Susurkayev last August. That outing ended in a loss, and he now looks to even his UFC ledger against a debuting opponent. In his UFC showing, Nolan landed strikes at a rate of 3.14 significant strikes per minute, though his striking accuracy sat at 39 percent. He recorded no takedown or submission activity in that appearance.
Why it matters
- Hasanov's unbeaten record and home-nation support make this a high-profile debut for both the fighter and the Baku card
- Nolan is looking to avoid an 0-2 start in the UFC, raising the stakes considerably for his continued roster standing
- The pairing of a debuting regional prospect against a fighter who has already seen UFC competition creates a clear measuring-stick dynamic at welterweight
