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USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (April 14-20)
Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL fights announced in the past week (April 14-20) MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it's nearly impossible to organize. But here at MMA Junkie, we've got your back. Each week, we'll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC and PFL. Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie or officially announced by the promotions from April 14-20. UFC on ESPN 66, Kansas City, Mo., Saturday Lightweight: With Ahmad Hassanzada out, Gauge Young (9-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) steps in to fight Evan Elder (9-2 MMA, 2-2 UFC) (Eurosport NL) UFC 315, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 10 Featherweight: JeongYeong Lee (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) vs. Gavin Tucker (13-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) (Gyo Dok Lee) UFC Fight Night 256, Las Vegas, May 17 Lightweight: Jared Gordon (20-7 MMA, 8-6 UFC) vs. Thiago Moises (19-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC) (MMA Junkie) UFC on ESPN 68, Las Vegas, May 31 Welterweight: Billy Ray Goff (9-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) vs. SeokYeon Ko (11-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) (MMA Mania) Welterweight: Andreas Gustafsson (11-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) vs. Jeremiah Wells (12-4-1 MMA, 4-2 UFC) (Octagon Update) UFC 316, Newark, N.J., June 7 Welterweight: Kevin Holland (27-13 MMA, 14-10 UFC) vs. Vicente Luque (23-10 MMA, 16-6 UFC) 2025 PFL World Tournament 7, Chicago, June 27 Middleweight: Fabian Edwards (14-4) vs. Josh Silveira (14-4) – tournament semifinal Middleweight: Aaron Jeffery (16-5) vs. Dalton Rosta (10-1) – tournament Lightweight: Alfie Davis (18-5-1) vs. Brent Primus (16-4) – tournament Lightweight: Gadzhi Rabadanov (25-4-2) vs. Jay Jay Wilson (11-1) – tournament
Scottish Sun
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
MMA fighter Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, arrested on child sex crime charges just days before he was set to make UFC debut
FIGHTER PROBE MMA fighter Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, arrested on child sex crime charges just days before he was set to make UFC debut A RISING MMA star has been arrested on child sex crime allegations just days before he was set to make his UFC debut. Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, turned himself into cops in relation to an investigation that dated back to 2024. 2 Ahmad Hassanzada, a lightweight fighter, has been arrested Credit: Getty He's facing charges of a lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14, according to Sacramento County Sheriff's Office records seen by The U.S. Sun. And, he is also accused of a lewd act on a child between the age of 14 and 15, with the defendant 10 years older than the alleged victim. He will face an arraignment hearing on April 22. The cage fighter turned himself in on Saturday afternoon as an arrest warrant had been issued. His bail has been set at $400,000. Hassanzada, a lightweight fighter from Afghanistan, was set to make his debut in the Octagon on April 26. The showdown against Mitch Ramirez was due to take place in Kansas City at the UFC Fight Night event. Hassanzada rose to fame after prevailing in the lightweight category of Dana White's Contender Series. He last fought fellow lightweight Dylan Mantello on September 18 last year. Hassanzada won the contest in under three minutes via a submission. The victory saw him land a UFC contract. But, chiefs have confirmed that he is no longer under contract. "Ahmad Hassanzada was removed from his bout and is no longer signed to the organization," a representative told MMA Mania. Hassanzada boasted a 12-3 record during his fighting career, according to ESPN. He had won three consecutive bouts, with his last defeat coming in February 2023. 2 Hassanzada, pictured in September, was set to make his Octagon debut on April 26 Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
21-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
MMA fighter Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, arrested on child sex crime charges just days before he was set to make UFC debut
A RISING MMA star has been arrested on child sex crime allegations just days before he was set to make his UFC debut. Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, turned himself into cops in relation to an investigation that dated back to 2024. 2 Ahmad Hassanzada, a lightweight fighter, has been arrested Credit: Getty He's facing charges of a lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14, according to Sacramento County Sheriff's Office records seen by The U.S. Sun. And, he is also accused of a lewd act on a child between the age of 14 and 15, with the defendant 10 years older than the alleged victim. He will face an arraignment hearing on April 22. The cage fighter turned himself in on Saturday afternoon as an arrest warrant had been issued. His bail has been set at $400,000. Hassanzada, a lightweight fighter from Afghanistan, was set to make his debut in the Octagon on April 26. The showdown against Mitch Ramirez was due to take place in Kansas City at the UFC Fight Night event. Hassanzada rose to fame after prevailing in the lightweight category of Dana White's Contender Series. Most read in MMA He last fought fellow lightweight Dylan Mantello on September 18 last year. Hassanzada won the contest in under three minutes via a submission. The victory saw him land a UFC contract. But, chiefs have confirmed that he is no longer under contract. "Ahmad Hassanzada was removed from his bout and is no longer signed to the organization," a representative told Hassanzada boasted a 12-3 record during his fighting career, according to He had won three consecutive bouts, with his last defeat coming in February 2023. 2 Hassanzada, pictured in September, was set to make his Octagon debut on April 26 Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
The Sun
21-04-2025
- The Sun
MMA fighter Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, arrested on child sex crime charges just days before he was set to make UFC debut
A RISING MMA star has been arrested on child sex crime allegations just days before he was set to make his UFC debut. Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, turned himself into cops in relation to an investigation that dated back to 2024. 2 He's facing charges of a lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14, according to Sacramento County Sheriff's Office records seen by The U.S. Sun. And, he is also accused of a lewd act on a child between the age of 14 and 15, with the defendant 10 years older than the alleged victim. He will face an arraignment hearing on April 22. The cage fighter turned himself in on Saturday afternoon as an arrest warrant had been issued. His bail has been set at $400,000. Hassanzada, a lightweight fighter from Afghanistan, was set to make his debut in the Octagon on April 26. The showdown against Mitch Ramirez was due to take place in Kansas City at the UFC Fight Night event. Hassanzada rose to fame after prevailing in the lightweight category of Dana White's Contender Series. He last fought fellow lightweight Dylan Mantello on September 18 last year. Hassanzada won the contest in under three minutes via a submission. The victory saw him land a UFC contract. But, chiefs have confirmed that he is no longer under contract. "Ahmad Hassanzada was removed from his bout and is no longer signed to the organization," a representative told MMA Mania. Hassanzada boasted a 12-3 record during his fighting career, according to ESPN. He had won three consecutive bouts, with his last defeat coming in February 2023. 2
CBS News
20-04-2025
- CBS News
Fighter set to make UFC debut arrested in Sacramento on child sex crimes
SACRAMENTO – A fighter who was set to make his UFC debut was arrested in Sacramento following an investigation into child sex crimes, authorities said on Sunday. The Sacramento Police Department confirmed Ahmad Hassanzada turned himself in following an investigation that began in early 2024. According to jail records, Hassanzada was booked for lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14. Police said a warrant was issued for his arrest. The UFC website says the 28-year-old was set to make his octagon debut on Saturday, April 26. Hassanzada was a member of Team Alpha Male, which is located in Sacramento, according to his Instagram .
