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Farid Basharat Released: UFC Cuts Undefeated 16-0 Bantamweight

Farid Basharat is no longer on the UFC roster, even though he is unbeaten as a pro and 7-0 in the Octagon. MMA Fighting first reported on Wednesday that the 29-year-old bantamweight was removed after his contract expired and the UFC did not offer him a new deal.

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Why Javid Basharat swapped UFC for PFL after leaving promotion on a win

Javid Basharat won his final UFC fight – and his first three before that – but still ended up being cut earlier this year. Both Javid and his brother Farid Basharat have an express goal of being the best fighter in their division of bantamweight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 6

Ali Abdelaziz tells UFC it’s ‘crazy’ if 16-0 free agent with longest winning streak isn’t re-signed

Farid Basharat was the latest in a string of controversial UFC roster removals. The Afghan-born British bantamweight was among those having their hand raised on the undercard of Conor McGregor’s comeback at UFC 329 in July.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 11

Farid Basharat fought UFC 329 with torn MCL, meniscus

Farid Basharat kept a significant injury under wraps ahead of UFC 329. The undefeated bantamweight told reporters after his unanimous decision win over John Garza on Saturday in Las Vegas that he tore his MCL and meniscus three weeks before the bout.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 9

Farid Basharat vs. John Garza prediction, odds, pick for UFC 329

We’re back with another prediction and pick at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 as we take a look at the next upcoming Early Prelim bout in the Bantamweight Division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 6

UFC 329: John Garza replaces injured Ethyn Ewing vs Farid Basharat

John Garza will step in to face undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat at UFC 329 this Saturday in Las Vegas after scheduled opponent Ethyn Ewing pulled out with what the promotion described as a detrimental training injury.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 5

'It’s a Gamble': Undefeated UFC 329 Star Bets on Himself for New Contract After Brother’s Unexpected Exit

On the star-studded UFC 329 card that will mark Conor McGregor‘s return to the promotion on July 11, bantamweight Farid Basharat will be fighting for more than just a win.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 4

Farid Basharat competing at UFC 329 on final contract fight

Undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat will step into the octagon at UFC 329 on July 11 with no guarantee he'll compete for the promotion again. The 28-year-old Afghan fighter holds the division's longest active win streak at six consecutive UFC victories, yet he's fighting out his contract with no new deal in place.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 29

UFC 329 loses Ethyn Ewing vs. Farid Basharat prelim bout

UFC 329 has lost one of its most compelling preliminary card matchups. Bantamweight prospect Ethyn Ewing has withdrawn from his scheduled July 11 bout against undefeated Farid Basharat at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, according to MMA Mania.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 6

Farid Basharat vs. Jean Matsumoto prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 113

UFC Vegas 113: Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira continues on the main card with a bout between Farid Basharat and Jean Matsumoto in the bantamweight division on Saturday.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 5

Said Nurmagomedov withdraws, Javid Basharat draws newcomer Gianni Vazquez at UFC Vegas 113

Fight week is rarely without its casualties, and UFC Vegas 113 has taken a significant hit just days before the event. The bantamweight showcase between the dangerous striker Said Nurmagomedov and the technically proficient Javid Basharat has been scrapped.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4, 2025

Farid Basharat’s Sibling, Javid: All About the First UFC Brothers to Get Ranked in Same Division

Would you believe that a pair of siblings currently occupy rankings in the UFC in the same division? Let us tell you – they do. They are the Basharat brothers.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 2, 2025

Farid Basharat vs. Chris Gutierrez prediction, odds, pick for UFC 320

UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 is heating up with Main Card action as we’re set to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this next bout in the Bantamweight (135) Division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29, 2025

Magomed Ankalaev Vs. Alex Pereira Preview

Magomed Ankalaev defends his UFC Heavyweight Title against Alex Pereira on October 4, as we preview the upcoming fight. Ankalaev won the first fight via a unanimous decision at UFC 313, giving Alex his first loss at the weight class, as he was no longer the champion.