Farid Basharat Departs UFC Following Contract Non-Renewal

Farid Basharat is no longer with the UFC following the expiration of his contract. The undefeated bantamweight, who holds a 16-0 professional record, posted a statement on social media confirming his removal from the promotional roster despite maintaining a 7-0 record inside the octagon. Basharat, who was ranked within the division's top 10, noted that his brother Javid Basharat was also released from the promotion recently.

In his statement, the fighter expressed disappointment with the promotion's current direction. He cited his active win streak and his willingness to face difficult opponents as evidence of his commitment during his tenure. While Basharat claimed he possesses the longest active win streak in the bantamweight division, he has not yet announced his future plans.