{"id":929615,"date":"2026-10-15T23:40:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:40:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/929615\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T23:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:40:11","slug":"farid-basharat-gets-unexpected-ufc-exit-despite-undefeated-record-as-dana-white-reshapes-roster-with-new-prospects-mma-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/929615\/","title":{"rendered":"Farid Basharat gets unexpected UFC exit despite undefeated record as Dana White reshapes roster with new prospects | MMA News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/farid-basharat.jpg\" alt=\"Farid Basharat gets unexpected UFC exit despite undefeated record as Dana White reshapes roster with new prospects\" title=\"Farid Basharat gets unexpected UFC exit despite undefeated record as Dana White reshapes roster with new prospects\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>Farid Basharat gets unexpected UFC exit despite undefeated record as Dana White reshapes roster with new prospects Farid Basharat has reportedly been released by the UFC despite winning all seven of his fights inside the Octagon. According to MMA Fighting\u2019s Guilherme Cruz, the 29-year-old bantamweight is no longer on the promotion\u2019s roster after completing his contract with a decision win over John Garza at UFC 329 in July. Basharat had publicly asked for a new deal and wanted a chance to face a top-ranked opponent. However, the reported decision comes as the UFC makes room for new fighters following another season of Dana White\u2019s Contender Series.<\/p>\n<p>Farid Basharat\u2019s Undefeated UFC Record Was Not Enough to Secure a New Deal<\/p>\n<p>Basharat entered his fight against Garza knowing it was the final bout on his UFC contract. After earning a decision victory, he made his case for staying with the promotion while speaking to UFC commentator Joe Rogan.\u201cThis was the last fight on my contract,\u201d Basharat said. \u201cI love this organization. I\u2019m 16-0. I have the longest win streak in the division. I think I deserve a new contract, first and foremost. Don\u2019t you think so?\u201dThe Afghan-British fighter also made it clear that becoming a UFC champion remained his biggest goal. He believed his unbeaten record and all-around skills had earned him a chance to face tougher competition.\u201cI think I\u2019m the most underrated fighter on this roster. I think I\u2019m the most well-rounded guy on this roster, and I know I\u2019m gonna be the champion of this weight division,\u201d he added.Basharat was reportedly ranked No. 9 in the UFC bantamweight division before his exit. His record also included wins over Jean Matsumoto, Chris Gutierrez, Victor Hugo, and Taylor Lapilus.However, most of his UFC victories came by decision. Six of his seven wins inside the Octagon went to the judges, while his only stoppage victory was a submission against Kleydson Rodrigues in September 2023. That record does not confirm why the UFC chose not to renew his deal, but it has raised questions about how the promotion values fighters who win without frequently finishing their opponents.Basharat\u2019s reported departure also follows the release of his older brother, Javid Basharat, in February. Javid left the UFC with a 4-2 promotional record and later joined the Professional Fighters League (PFL).Farid now faces the task of finding another home for his career. His unbeaten 16-0 professional record and experience against UFC competition could give him options, although no new deal with another promotion has been reported.<\/p>\n<p>Dana White\u2019s Contender Series Adds to UFC Roster Changes<\/p>\n<p>Basharat\u2019s reported release comes after Season 10 of Dana White\u2019s Contender Series ended with 46 fighters earning UFC contracts. According to the supplied report, that matched the single-season record previously reached in Season 7 in 2023 and Season 9 in 2025.The Contender Series gives rising fighters a chance to earn UFC contracts through their performances. With new prospects joining the roster, the promotion has also been making decisions about its existing fighters.Basharat is not the only name to leave during this period. Michael \u201cVenom\u201d Page was also reported to have been released despite winning four consecutive fights and earning five victories across his six UFC appearances.Page has since signed a three-fight deal with Misfits Boxing. He claimed the agreement would pay him more than he earned during his entire UFC contract. However, there is no indication that Basharat plans to follow the same path.Basharat\u2019s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, had already urged the UFC to keep his client. Speaking to Bloody Elbow in August, Abdelaziz argued that the undefeated bantamweight had done enough to deserve another contract.\u201cIt will be crazy if they don\u2019t sign him, honestly,\u201d Abdelaziz said. \u201cBut I see a lot of crazy s\u2014 lately. At the end of the day, I don\u2019t write the checks.\u201dHe also described Basharat as one of the best bantamweights in the world and said the right move would be to re-sign him.Despite that appeal, Basharat has reportedly become a free agent. At 29, he still has time to build his career in another promotion and work toward a possible UFC return in the future. 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