Ultimate Fighting Championship in a statement on social media.
Basharat (16-0) finished the contract with the victory John Garza
in July and was not offered a new deal despite being promoted. In his statement, Basharat reflected on his UFC tenure and questioned the direction of the organization.
Farid Basharat says the UFC never offered him a new contract after his undefeated seven-fight streak
Basharat went 7-0 in the UFC after signing
Dana White Candidate Seriesof which six wins came by decision. He confirmed his departure on Instagram, saying he competed in adverse conditions and never turned down a fight.
“The news is confirmed, I’m no longer in the UFC,” Basharat wrote on Instagram. “I’ve had an incredibly successful time with the organization. I’m proud and happy with what I’ve accomplished in the octagon. I leave with a stainless record. I have the longest active winning streak in my weight division and the longest in the entire UFC at four. I feel like I’m the best weight in the world. I’ve always asked, regardless of weight and injuries, the toughest opponent to get me closer to the title.
While grateful for the promotion and the time he spent with its staff, Basharat questioned the UFC’s direction and said he hasn’t received a contract offer since his last bout.
“But my departure obviously has nothing to do with my ability to fight,” Basharat added. “Unfortunately, the organization just isn’t what it used to be. They’re moving in a different direction than what we all loved. I want to make it clear that I was never offered a contract or an opponent after my last fight; I waited, but it never came. I’ve certainly never turned down a fight in my entire tenure.”