Can you even believe this? Top-ranked bantamweight Farid Basharat, sitting pretty at a perfect 16-0, has been straight-up removed from the UFC roster. This isn’t some rumor, MMA Fighting confirmed it. After an undefeated run inside the octagon, the guy who battled his way into the top 10 at 135 pounds is suddenly a free agent. Wild, right?
Seven Wins, Zero Losses, No New Deal
It feels almost impossible to wrap your head around. Basharat, who is 29, completed his contract with the organization back in July after securing another victory, this time over John Garza. You’d think a guy with that kind of record, especially after a win, would be a priority. But nope, he wasn’t offered a new deal. This dude earned his spot through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 and then just kept winning, racking up seven victories in seven bouts in the promotion. We’re talking notable wins over guys like Jean Matsumoto, Chris Gutierrez, and Taylor Lapilus. He wasn’t just beating nobodies, he was taking out legit competition and climbing the ranks. To be top 10 in the bantamweight division is no joke, and to do it without a single loss in the UFC is even crazier. And now he’s just… gone?
What’s Next For Farid? And Is This a Trend?
So, what does this actually mean for Farid Basharat? With his contract fought out, he’s now free to compete for any other promotion that comes calling. You know there are going to be plenty of organizations lining up to sign a 16-0, top-ranked fighter. The good news is, the UFC *could* theoretically re-sign him at some point. But honestly, after being let go like this, who knows what he’ll want to do.
What’s even more eyebrow-raising is that this isn’t even the first time we’ve seen a Basharat brother get cut by the UFC after a victory. Farid’s older brother, Javid Basharat, was also let go earlier after a win and has since gone on to join the PFL. It makes you wonder what the heck is going on behind the scenes with these contracts.
Farid Basharat is a 29-year-old talent who was undefeated in the UFC. Now, he’s officially on the market. It’s going to be fascinating to see where he lands next and what this means for his career and potentially for how the UFC handles its top talent moving forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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