Farid Basharat Says UFC Told His Team He Was a Boring Fighter

Farid Basharat Says UFC Told His Team He Was a Boring Fighter

Tue, October 20, 2026 at 5:35 AM UTC·

Farid Basharat denies Dana White’s claim UFC release means he’s difficult

Farid Basharat denies Dana White’s claim that there was a "reason" to UFC release.

Farid Basharat Suggests UFC is Cultivating a Sloppy Product

Former UFC bantamweight fighter Farid Basharat suggested that the promotion is cultivating a sloppy product these days.Despite a perfect 16-0 MMA record, including an undefeated record of 7-0 in the UFC alone, Basharat was let go by the UFC as the promotion’s matchmakers decided to not offer him a new contract.One of the reasons he […] The post Farid Basharat Suggests UFC is Cultivating a Sloppy Product appeared first on HEAVY.

Farid Basharat argues UFC is ‘manufacturing a fanbase that doesn’t appreciate quality fighting’

Farid Basharat isn’t biting his tongue when it comes to why the UFC refused to offer him another contract after he went 7-0 with the promotion. Basharat is 16-0 as a pro fighter and held the longest winning streak at bantamweight in the UFC. That didn’t stop the promotion from going ‘Meh’ when it was […]

Farid Basharat Accuses UFC of Prioritizing Bloodbaths Over Technical Fights After Dana White’s Remarks

Days after his shocking UFC exit, Farid Basharat has now fired back at Dana White's remarks about his release in a new video.

Farid Basharat not hopeful for UFC return but won't 'burn bridges'

Farid Basharat is accepting his departure from the UFC but doubles down on the notion he "wasn't infective" in the company.

16-0 Farid Basharat fires back at Dana White over UFC exit comments

Farid Basharat wants to clear his name.

Morning Report | Farid Basharat responds to Dana White saying there’s ‘a reason’ he wasn’t re-signed to the UFC

Farid Basharat responds to Dana White suggesting the UFC didn’t re-sign him for a reason.

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.

Muhammad Mokaev blames TKO & Paramount, not Dana White, for UFC exits

Muhammad Mokaev refuses to believe that Dana White inexplicably releases fighters from the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

10 UFC wins, zero finishes: Movsar Evloev defends his fighting style

Charles Oliveira: If the BMF belt is about rock ’em sock ’em robots, ‘take it somewhere else’

BMF champ Charles Oliveira headlines UFC 335 against Diego Lopes

Shakur Stevenson ends Zuffa contract before even fighting for Dana White’s promotion

Stevenson said he is a free agent, with his former promoter Eddie Hearn mocking White over the loss

Jose Aldo explains why he would cut Movsar Evloev if he were UFC boss

Movsar Evloev will challenge champ Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333

UFC claims Petr Yan is the promotion’s ‘Greatest Boxer’ in UFC 333 video tribute

Petr Yan is getting some shine from UFC. The reigning bantamweight titleholder is considered to be “UFC’s Greatest Boxer” in a new video tribute posted on the promotion’s YouTube Channel, featuring highlight-reel performances against Teruto Ishihara, Jose Aldo, and Urijah Faber, among others. “No Mercy” is just a couple of days away from defending his […]

Charles Oliveira Fires Back at BMF Critics, Willing to Give Up Belt Over ‘Stand and Bang’ Demands

Charles Oliveira stands firm on his UFC 326 BMF title outing with Max Holloway and vows to use his full arsenal whenever necessary.

Merab Dvalishvili explains suprising demeanor towards Petr Yan ‘talking sh*t’ at UFC 333 press conference

Merab Dvalishvili looks to become a two-time champ at UFC 333

Movsar Evloev Doesn’t Think Finishing UFC Fights is Everything

UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev doesn’t think that finishing UFC fights is the most important thing to do.Evloev fights UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 333 next Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Ran Emirates.For Evloev, he is ideally looking for his first finish inside the Octagon after […] The post Movsar Evloev Doesn’t Think Finishing UFC Fights is Everything appeared first on HEAVY.

Spinning Back Clique: UFC Edmonton and PFL Chicago reaction, UFC 333 preview, more

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel reacts to the big results from UFC Edmonton and PFL Chicago, and looks ahead to UFC 333.

Can Zuffa Boxing save itself? Why Dana White’s ‘body of work’ claim is backfiring

Comment: Shakur Stevenson’s release has been granted three months after he signed, and after zero fights for White’s controversial new promotion

Shakur Stevenson leaves Zuffa Boxing without ever fighting for the promotion

Shakur Stevenson says he asked for his release from Zuffa Boxing and was granted it over the weekend, without ever fighting for the promotion. The four-division champion is now a free agent and starting his own promotional company.