Farid Basharat departs UFC roster following contract completion

Farid Basharat has been removed from the UFC roster following the conclusion of his latest contract. The 29-year-old bantamweight fighter exited the organization after securing a victory over John Garza in July. Although he remains undefeated with a 16-0 professional record and a 7-0 stint within the UFC, the promotion did not offer him a new agreement.

Basharat earned his UFC opportunity through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 and eventually reached the top 10 of the official rankings. His promotional resume includes notable wins over Chris Gutierrez, Jean Matsumoto, and Taylor Lapilus. Basharat is now free to explore opportunities with other promotions, though a future return to the UFC remains a possibility. His brother, Javid Basharat, previously left the UFC and signed with the PFL.