Farman Gasanov to debut at UFC Baku against Erik Nolan

Farman Gasanov (5-0) will make his UFC debut at UFC Baku on June 27, facing Erik Nolan (0-1 UFC). The 30-year-old Azerbaijani fighter previously competed in LFA, winning three fights there. Gasanov will become the fourth active Azerbaijani fighter on the UFC roster. His opponent, Erik Nolan, made his UFC debut on short notice against Baysangur Susurkayev in August 2024 and lost. This home debut gives Gasanov the advantage of performing in front of his native crowd in Baku.