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Farid Basharat confirms release, says UFC different from ‘what we all grew up loving’

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: Farid Basharat of Afghanistan reacts to the end of the match during the UFC 329 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

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