The
Ultimate Fighting Championship has reportedly refused to renew the contract of another undefeated fighter.
Farid Basharat (16-0) has been removed from the UFC roster MMA fight. He earned the contract
Dana White Candidate Series in 2022 and achieved promotion 7-0.
Farid Basharat leaves UFC after 7-0 Octagon run as promotion reportedly refuses to renew contract
Basharat ended his contract with the win John Garza
in July and was not offered a new deal. The Afghan-born British fighter also defeated Da’Mon Blackshear, Jean Matsumoto and Chris Gutierrez. Six of his seven UFC wins have come by decision.
Basharat joins Muhammad Mokaev and Michael Page among fighters whose UFC contracts were not renewed despite winning streaks.
His brother, Javid Basharatalso left the UFC in February and has since joined
Professional Fighters League. Javid won in his final UFC appearance, despite going 1-2 in his last four promotions without a win.
🚨 Farid Basharat has been REMOVED from the UFC roster @MMAFighting Farid (16-0) was 7-0 in the UFC with 6 of his 7 wins coming by decision https://t.co/zfCQyExD3G
— Championship Stages (@ChampRDS)
14 October 2026