Farman Hasanov
In short
Farman Hasanov is an Azerbaijani professional mixed martial artist competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is currently in the news following a technical knockout loss to Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani at UFC Vegas 123 on 31 October 2026.
Who they are now
He is a professional fighter in the UFC's welterweight division. Before joining the UFC, he was a competitive freestyle wrestler and fought for the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA).
Why they are in the news
People are searching for him due to the gruesome facial injury he sustained during his recent fight against Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, which caused the cageside doctor to stop the bout.
An example of their work
Hasanov competed in the welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night 292 (UFC Vegas 123). The match ended in the third round when a doctor halted the fight because of a severe cut above his left eye.