Quick Info
| Profession | Professional mixed martial artist |
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| Nationality | British (Afghan-born) |
| Date of Birth | 02/08/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Paktia, Afghanistan |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Farid Basharat
15/10/2026
The UFC removed Farid Basharat from its roster after his contract expired following his July 2026 win and the promotion chose not to offer a new deal. Reports describe him as an undefeated bantamweight ranked in the top 15 who is now a free agent. He is free to negotiate with other organisations, and his brother Javid had been released by the UFC earlier in the year.
11/07/2026
Farid Basharat won a unanimous decision over John Garza at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. The win extended his unbeaten professional record to 16-0 and his UFC run to seven wins without a loss.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Farid Basharat is an Afghan-born British mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. He is known by the nickname Ferocious and fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada. As of October 2026, he holds a professional record of 16 wins, no losses and no draws. |
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| Early Life | Born in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, in 1997. He arrived in England from Afghanistan with his mother as a refugee child and later rejoined his father there. |
| Current Status | In October 2026, MMA Fighting reported that the UFC removed him from its roster after his contract expired and was not renewed. He is now a free agent. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'8" (173 cm) |
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| Reach | 71 in (180 cm) |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight (last weigh-in 136 lbs) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting Style | Mixed martial arts |
Personal Life
| Base | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
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| Training Camp | American Top Team |
Relationships & More
| Manager | Ali Abdelaziz |
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| Brother | Javid Basharat, a former UFC fighter who later joined the Professional Fighters League |
Family
| Brother | Javid Basharat (mixed martial artist) |
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Career
| Promotion Debut | Earned a UFC contract through Dana White's Contender Series in 2022 |
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| UFC Record | 7 wins, 0 losses |
| Notable UFC Wins |
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| Professional Record | 16-0-0 |
| Finishing Record | 1 knockout/TKO win and 6 submission wins |
| UFC Ranking | Ranked No. 13 in the UFC bantamweight rankings before his release |
| UFC Debut | 04/03/2023 at UFC 285 against Da'Mon Blackshear |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is known as Ferocious. | |
| 2. Six of his seven UFC wins were decisions. | |
| 3. His professional record remained unbeaten at 16-0 when he left the UFC. |
