Javid Basharat defends brother's UFC exit amid contract discussions
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Javid Basharat has publicly supported his brother Farid following his exit from the UFC. Farid, who has a perfect professional record of 16-0, completed his contract and was not offered a renewal despite an impressive 7-0 run in the promotion. Javid refuted comments from UFC CEO Dana White, who hinted at potential reasons beyond Farid's performance for the non-renewal. The brothers claim they were left in the dark for three months about any contract talks, learning about the departure with the general public. Farid also denied any allegations of refusing fights on his social media.
- •Farid Basharat completed his contract without a renewal offer.
- •Javid Basharat defends his brother's record and claims no fights were declined.
- •Dana White indicated there are undisclosed reasons for Farid's departure.
- •The Basharats claim they were unaware of contract discussions for three months.
- •Farid Basharat shares frustration on social media about assumptions surrounding his exit.
- 3:56 AMSherdog — Javid Basharat says brother learned of UFC exit with everyone else
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Javid Basharat says brother learned of UFC exit with everyone else
"Javid Basharat has backed his brother after the latter’s Ultimate Fighting Championship exit.
"Javid Basharat has backed his brother after the latter’s Ultimate Fighting Championship exit.
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External links- SherdogOct 19, 2026, 3:56 AMJavid Basharat says brother learned of UFC exit with everyone else
Javid Basharat has backed his brother after the latter’s Ultimate Fighting Championship exit.
- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 3:56 AMJavid Basharat says brother learned of UFC exit with everyone else
Javid Basharat has backed his brother after the latter’s Ultimate Fighting Championship exit.
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