Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that the UFC removed Farid Basharat from its official roster after his contract expired following a unanimous decision win at UFC 329.
- Basharat leaves as a 16-0 professional with a 7-0 UFC record, though six of his seven Octagon wins were decisions, a stat commentators say may have influenced the promotion's choice not to renew him.
- Basharat told reporters in July that UFC 329 was the final fight on his deal and that he had not received a contract offer, a timeline corroborated in follow-up interviews.
- He disclosed before the Garza fight that he had meniscus and MCL damage and planned further imaging, so his immediate ability to sign and fight again depends on pending medical evaluation.
- His brother Javid signed with the PFL earlier in 2026, providing a clear alternative path for Basharat and underscoring broader roster churn as the UFC adds Contender Series signees.