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.
Azerbaijani prospect Farman Gasanov has been officially booked for his UFC debut, set to take place at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, where he will meet Erik Nolan in what shapes up as a meaningful first test inside the Octagon.
Gasanov enters the promotion unbeaten at 5-0, having built his record through competition in LFA, where he collected three victories before earning his UFC contract. The 30-year-old becomes the fourth active Azerbaijani fighter on the UFC roster, adding local significance to an event held in his home country.
Nolan comes in on the opposite side of the ledger, carrying a 0-1 mark in the UFC after his promotional debut went against him. That first appearance came on short notice against Baysangur Susurkayev in August, a difficult circumstance that offers some context around the result.
Why it matters
- Gasanov's unbeaten record and LFA pedigree make him one of the more anticipated Azerbaijani additions to the roster in recent memory.
- A win for Gasanov in front of a home crowd at UFC Baku would immediately elevate his profile within the division.
- Nolan, having already experienced the UFC level once, arrives with organizational experience that Gasanov will be facing for the first time.
- The matchup carries national storyline weight, with Gasanov representing a country that now has four fighters active on the global roster.
