Farman Gasanov to make UFC debut against Erik Nolan at UFC Baku

Farman Gasanov (5-0) has been officially booked to make his UFC debut at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026. The 30-year-old fighter from Azerbaijan will face Erik Nolan, who currently holds a 0-1 record in the UFC. Gasanov previously competed in LFA, where he secured three victories. With this signing, Gasanov becomes 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 but suffered a loss.