When the UFC signed Ahmed Hassanzada, it sent ripples through the MMA world. A lightweight with an impressive 12-3 record and a Cage Warriors pedigree—just like Conor McGregor—his arrival promised fireworks. Fans expected big things. However, as of April 20, the UFC has officially parted ways with Hassanzada due to issues of alleged social misconduct.

Former Contender Series winner, Ahman Hassanzada, will no longer be making his scheduled to make his Octagon debut this weekend at UFC Kansas City due to his arrest. Shocked? Well, we will have a detailed analysis of what happened with the fighter, but before that, let us understand his roots.

Where is Ahmad Hassanzada from? Ethnicity and nationality

Standing 6″1 tall with a career record of 12 victories and only 3 defeats, Ahmah Sohail Hassanzada is a professional MMA fighter who represents Afghanistan on the global stage. ‘The Lion of the Ring’ has amassed most of his wins by way of finish. As of April, he has defeated five opponents by way of knockout and six opponents by way of submission.

The Afghan fighter is a perfect example of a well-rounded athlete, capable of capitalizing on both striking and grappling. He gained the attention of the combat sports world when he appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series, securing a submission win over Dylan Mantello in September 2024.

Currently, Hassanzada resides and trains in Sacramento, California, USA, where he is affiliated with Team Alpha Male. As for his ethnicity, the fighter appears to be a Pashtun, however, this is just a speculation. Now that we know about his nationality, let us have a look at his career as well as his networth.

Ahmad Hassanzada’s net worth & record in 2025

After migrating to the United States for a better life, Ahmad Hassanzada had a reckoning as he enjoyed the world of violence. The Afghan enrolled himself in MMA training from a young age, focusing on wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. His commitment led to success in local and national competitions.

Hassanzada’s career took a major stride when he joined the top-tier Team Alpha Male in California, where he refined his skills to build a strong foundation at the professional level. As of today, the former Cage Warriors fighter has finished 92% of all of his opponents. His one-sided victory against Dylan Mantello, Chasen Blair were the defining moments of his career.

Well, the exact figures of Ahmad Hassanzada’s networth are not public, but estimates suggest that the fighter has a networth of around $200,000 to $500,000. This figure includes his career earnings as well as his potential sponsorship deals. Well, his UFC debut could have propelled him to greater heights; however, even before his debut, the fighter had been released from the promotion.

Is Ahmad Hassanzada in jail?

As reported by AgFight, the 28-year-old Afghan fighter was arrested last Friday in Sacramento on alleged charges of civil assault against a minor. The report further added that the Afghan national was accused of committing an obscene act with a minor who was of age 14. The charges are even more severe now because of the over 10-year age difference.

Initially denied bail, Hassanzada is now being held at Sacramento County Main Jail with a bond set at $400,000. The UFC has not issued a statement, and neither Hassanzada nor his team at Alpha Male has commented publicly. The promotion has released Hassanzada from their UFC Kansas City fight card, and now he is awaiting trial. Given that, what are your thoughts on the fiasco? State your opinion in the comments below.