Farid Basharat reveals UFC branded him a boring fighter
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Farid Basharat, a former UFC bantamweight, stated that the UFC told his team he was considered a boring fighter. This came after the promotion released him despite his undefeated 16-0 record, which includes a 7-0 tally in the Octagon. UFC president Dana White acknowledged the release but did not provide details, indicating it was a decision by the matchmakers. Basharat's management confirmed that the UFC criticized his fight style following decision victories in his last two bouts, citing he did not finish many fights. Basharat hopes for a potential return to the UFC despite feeling the organization has lost interest in him.
- •Basharat's MMA record stands at 16-0 with 7-0 in UFC.
- •UFC cited his style as boring after recent decision wins.
- •Only one of Basharat's UFC victories ended by finish.
- •Dana White acknowledged the release, stating it was a matchmakers' decision.
- •Basharat is hoping for a possible return to the UFC.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Farid Basharat Says UFC Told His Team He Was a Boring Fighter
"Former UFC bantamweight fighter Farid Basharat says that the promotion told his team that he was a boring fighter.Despite a 16-0 MMA record, including an impressive 7-0 mark inside the Octagon, the UFC released Basharat instead of giving him a new contract.The decision to cut Basharat has left many fans scratching their heads, as it’s […] The post Farid Basharat Says UFC Told His Team He Was a Boring Fighter appeared first on HEAVY.
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