A Dana White's Contender Series fighter who earned a UFC contract in September has been cut from the promotion following an arrest on felony charges.
Ahmad Hassanzada, 28, was set to debut with the Las Vegas-based promotion on April 26, but is now no longer under UFC contract after being arrested Saturday for alleged lewd acts with a minor under the age of 14. Hassanzada (12-3) is facing two felony charges, according to Sacramento County Sheriff's Office online records: "Lewd or lascivious act with a child under 14" and "Lewd act on child victim 14 or 15, defendant 10 years older than victim.