UFC 329 loses Ethyn Ewing, search for replacement opponent underway
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Ethyn Ewing has withdrawn from his upcoming bout against Farid Basharat at UFC 329, scheduled for July 11, 2026. UFC officials are actively seeking a replacement for Basharat, who remains undefeated with a record of 15-0. The matchup was highly anticipated, as both fighters are considered top prospects in the Bantamweight division. Ewing was looking to continue his winning streak after impressive performances in previous fights. UFC 329, taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, features a roster of notable fights, including a headline matchup between Conor McGregor and Max Holloway.
- •Ethyn Ewing is out of UFC 329 fight against Farid Basharat.
- •UFC officials are searching for a replacement opponent.
- •Ewing holds a record of 10-2, with significant recent wins.
- •Basharat is undefeated, boasting six consecutive UFC victories.
- •UFC 329 is on July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Bummer! UFC 329 just lost one of its best prelim fights, replacement search underway
"“Sin City” just lost (another) good one. Top Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight prospect Ethyn Ewing has been forced out of his scheduled bout against undefeated Farid Basharat, which was set to go down at UFC 329 next weekend (Sat., July 11, 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Twitter user BestFightPicks was first […]
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