The Lion
Farman Hasanov
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
Age30
Height1.83 m
Reach188 cm
NationalityAzerbaijan
TeamAmerican Top Team
Weight classWelterweight
Active2022-present
Record
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WinTKO
Opponent: Abdurakhmon Fazilovdoctor stoppageR1 4:58
LFA 223 - Francischinelli vs. Piersma
21 Nov 2025
21 Nov 2025
Hasanov nearly closed the opening round before the cageside doctor ended the fight, giving him a late first-round stoppage in his final appearance before the UFC call. Because the break came at 4:58, the win matters as proof he could keep his pace and damage up deep into the round, not only in quick bursts.
Key moments
- The stoppage came with only two seconds left in round one.
- Hasanov earned the win by doctor stoppage rather than a referee wave-off.
- It was his second straight TKO victory in 2025.
WinTKO
Opponent: Marc-Ari William LewispunchesR2 3:28
LFA 211 - Mesquita vs. Dinwoodie
20 Jun 2025
20 Jun 2025
WinDEC
Opponent: Luke RobertsunanimousR3 5:00
LFA 177 - Smyth vs. Magomedov
23 Feb 2024
23 Feb 2024
WinTKO
Opponent: Ibragim SarievretirementR1 5:00
ACA Young Eagles 32
31 Jul 2022
31 Jul 2022
WinTKO
Opponent: Emil SalimovR1 0:47
AFC - Ased Fighting Championship: Selection 2
3 Jul 2022
3 Jul 2022
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Four of his six wins are knockouts, and the route from regional shows to LFA to the UFC was built on forcing exchanges, staying heavy on top, and turning pressure into damage once opponents started to stall underneath him.
The move to the United States and then to American Top Team sharpened that climb quickly.