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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 / 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 / June 29

UFC 329 loses bantamweight bout as Ewing pulls out with injury

Bantamweight contender Ethyn Ewing has withdrawn from UFC 329 due to an injury, leaving Javid Basharat without an opponent less than two weeks before the July 11 card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 24

Javid Basharat Joins PFL in 18-Fighter Signing Wave

Former UFC bantamweight Javid Basharat has signed with the Professional Fighters League as part of a mass recruitment that brought 18 fighters to the promotion, PFL announced Wednesday.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 22

15-2 former UFC fighter that Dana White was ‘blown away’ by reportedly signs to rival promotion

Javid Basharat has reportedly found his new home following his surprising UFC exit. In February, Basharat was among several names that were cut from the leading MMA promotion’s roster.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 26

UFC Brutally Cuts Fighter That Agreed to Make UFC Debut on Just 3 Days' Notice

The UFC has apparently decided to cut a fighter that stepped up on just a few days’ notice to save a matchup at the promotion’s first UFC Fight Night card of the year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 26

UFC Fires Mexican Ex-Champ After His Blunder Overshadows Impressive Debut

Gianni Vazquez accepted the UFC’s call to face Javid Basharat in a 135 lbs showdown at the first Apex Fight Night event under the Paramount+ era on just two days’ notice.

MMA News / HITC / February 20

AJ Cunningham’s UFC career cut short by injury as he retires at 31 years old

AJ Cunningham took to social media to share a video confirming the end of his career. Recently, several fighters have been released from the UFC roster, each for their own reasons.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 20

AJ Cunningham announces his retirement as UFC career gets cut short by injury at 31 years old

AJ Cunningham posted a video on social media to announce the end of his career. Several fighters have recently parted ways with the UFC in a string of roster cuts for various reasons.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 16

Javid Basharat says he’s leaving UFC with his ‘head high’ in first statement since roster departure

‘The Snow Leopard’ has reflected on the end of his run in the UFC. The leading MMA promotion’s roster has recently gone through some departures, with Jailton Almeida being the biggest name to part ways.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15

American Top Team Fighter Breaks Silence on UFC Firing Him Despite Victory

Earlier this month, Dana White & Co. stunned fans when they chose not to extend the contract of Afghan-English MMA bantamweight Javid Basharat. Surprisingly, the UFC released him even after he secured a win over short-notice replacement Gianni Vasquez at UFC Vegas 113.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 13

UFC Cuts Javid Basharat Despite His Winning Record and Winning His Last Fight

In the UFC, a victory does not always guarantee job security. While logic would suggest that having your hand raised keeps you employed, modern roster management is far more nuanced.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 11

Javid Basharat’s UFC Future in question following roster status change

Social media has been buzzing with speculation after Javid Basharat’s status on the official UFC website changed from “Active” to “Not Fighting,” raising questions about the bantamweight prospect’s future with the promotion.

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.