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Farid Basharat is the latest cautionary tale of being a nondescript winner in the UFC

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Fri, October 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM UTC·

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

Farid Basharat released a statement regarding his exit from the UFC.

16-0 Farid Basharat confirms UFC exit after seven straight wins

Farid Basharat has addressed his exit from the Ultimate Fighting Championship on social media.

Farid Basharat releases first statement after parting ways with UFC: ‘The organization just isn’t what it used to be’

Farid Basharat was not offered a new contract despite a 7-0 UFC run

Farid Basharat Reacts to UFC Release

Former UFC bantamweight Farid Basharat, who was the No. 13-ranked fighter in his weight class, reacted to his release from the promotion.Basharat was 16-0 in MMA and 7-0 in the UFC but was still removed from the UFC as the organization’s matchmakers decided to not offer him a new contract.Basharat is now a free agent […] The post Farid Basharat Reacts to UFC Release appeared first on HEAVY.

Payton Talbott, Farid Basharat argue over UFC treatment

Payton Talbott chirped back at Farid Basharat after his release from the UFC.

Top 10 Bantamweight Basharat CUT From UFC

Top-ranked UFC Bantamweight contender Farid Basharat has been released from the UFC roster after fighting out his UFC contract. That’s according to a report from MMA Fighting, who reports the “Ferocious” Afghan fighter has been handed his walking papers less than a year after his brother was also unceremoniously released with a positive record. In […]

Payton Talbott Takes Cheap Shot at Farid Basharat After UFC Cut

UFC bantamweight contender Payton Talbott took a cheap shot at Farid Basharat after he was released by the promotion. Despite a 16-0 MMA record and a 7-0 UFC record, Basharat was not re-signed by the promotion, and he is now a free agent who can sign with any other company. After hearing the news of […] The post Payton Talbott Takes Cheap Shot at Farid Basharat After UFC Cut appeared first on HEAVY.

Undefeated Farid Basharat puts UFC on blast after unexpected release

UFC did not offer Farid Basharat a new deal after he fought out his contract.

UFC Star Payton Talbott Roasts Undefeated Fighter After Unexpected UFC Exit

Payton Talbott kicked off an online war of words with Farid Basharat following the undefeated bantamweight's exit from the UFC.

UFC just let undefeated Farid Basharat walk. What does that tell us about the direction MMA is headed?

What does it say when the UFC decides it has no further use for an undefeated fighter who won seven straight UFC bouts? Answers to that and other reader questions.

Midnight Mania! Talbott And Basharat Beefing After Controversial Cut

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Demetrious Johnson Calls the UFC ‘Hypocrites’ Over Recent Cuts

UFC Hall of Famer Demetrious Johnson called the world’s leading MMA promotion “hypocrites” over their recent roster cuts.In the past month, the UFC has let go of Michael Page, who was 5-1 in the UFC, and Farid Basharat, who was 7-0 inside the Octagon.UFC president Dana White briefly commented on Page’s release at the time, […] The post Demetrious Johnson Calls the UFC ‘Hypocrites’ Over Recent Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.

Demetrious Johnson explains why he views UFC as 'hypocrites'

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Joaquin Buckley is 1-1 in UFC headliners. But his knockout of Impa Kasanganay in 2020 might be unbeaten in the all-time KO conversation.