Fighter set to make UFC debut arrested in Sacramento on child sex crimes

Fighter set to make UFC debut arrested in Sacramento on child sex crimes

By Brandon Downs Click here for updates on this story     SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — 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 un…

MMA fighter arrested for child sex crimes days before UFC debut

A mixed martial artist has been charged with child sex crimes just days before he was scheduled to make his UFC debut, according to police.

Sacramento fighter arrested days before UFC debut for child sex crime charges, police say

Ahmad Hassanzada, a mixed martial arts fighter from Sacramento, has been arrested in connection with a child sex crimes investigation that began in 2024, according to police.

UFC contract winner cut after arrest for felony charges of lewd acts with minor

A Dana White's Contender Series signee is no longer under UFC contract after an arrest on felony charges.

Sacramento fighter arrested, accused of sex acts with minor 1 week before UFC debut

Ahmadsohail Hassanzada, 28, of Sacramento, was arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with his minor one week before his UFC Octagon debut on April 26.

UFC Releases Ahmad Hassanzada After Arrest on Felony Charges Involving Minor

The UFC has swiftly parted ways with Ahmad Hassanzada, a recent Dana White’s Contender Series contract winner, following his arrest on multiple felony charges related to alleged lewd acts involving a minor. The Afghanistan-born lightweight, who was scheduled to make his promotional debut at UFC Kansas City on April 26, now finds his fighting future in jeopardy as he faces grave legal consequences. Ahmad Hassanzada was pulled from his scheduled …