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Farid Basharat removed from UFC roster after 7-0 run

2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 9:04 PM

Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Farid Basharat removed from UFC roster after 7-0 run

Summary

Farid Basharat has been removed from the UFC roster after completing his contract with a win against John Garza in July. Despite maintaining an undefeated record of 16-0, including seven victories in the UFC, he has not been offered a new deal. Basharat's departure comes as he reaches 20 consecutive wins overall, including notable victories over Jean Matsumoto and Chris Gutierrez. The 29-year-old is now free to sign with other promotions, though the UFC has the option to potentially re-sign him in the future. His brother, Javid Basharat, was also recently let go by the UFC.

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By the Numbers

•Farid Basharat finishes UFC contract with a victory in July.
•He holds an overall record of 16-0 and 7-0 in the UFC.
•Basharat achieved notable wins over Jean Matsumoto and Chris Gutierrez.
•He is now free to compete for other promotions.
•His brother Javid Basharat recently left the UFC as well.

Latest Updates

9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Undefeated fighter removed from UFC roster despite 7-0 octagon run
9:04 PMMMA Fighting — Farid Basharat removed from UFC roster despite 7-0 octagon run

What they're saying

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Farid Basharat | Chris Unger, Zuffa LLC Top-ranked bantamweight Farid Basharat has been removed from the UFC roster, MMA Fighting has learned. Basharat (16-0) completed his contract with the organization with a victory over John Garza in July and wasn’t offered a new deal after extending his winning streak to 20. He also holds notable wins over Jean Matsumoto, Chris Gutierrez, and Taylor Lapilus. Having fought out his deal, Basharat is free to compete for any other promotion, although the UFC could also potentially re-sign him at some point in the future. The 29-year-old talent had a successful run in the promotion with seven victories in seven bouts since he earned a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 and battled his way to a spot in the top 10 of the UFC’s official list at 135 pounds. Farid’s older brother Javid Basharat was also let go by the UFC earlier off a victory, and has since joined the PFL.
— MMA Fightingby Guilherme Cruz