Javid Basharat says brother learned of UFC exit with everyone else

Javid Basharat has backed his brother after the latter’s Ultimate Fighting Championship exit.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:56 AM

Key Things to Know

Javid Basharat said his brother Farid learned of his UFC exit publicly alongside the general media.
Farid Basharat was not offered a new contract despite holding a 7-0 record in the promotion.
Both brothers denied Dana White's suggestions that matchmaking issues or turned-down fights led to the departure.

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Javid Basharat stated that his undefeated brother, Farid Basharat, discovered his UFC exit publicly alongside everyone else after waiting three months without contract talks. Farid was not offered a new deal despite an undefeated 7-0 record inside the promotion and a 16-0 professional MMA record overall.

The comments address remarks from UFC CEO Dana White, who implied at a UFC Edmonton press conference that non-performance issues factored into the non-renewal. Javid and Farid rejected suggestions that turned-down fights or matchmaking difficulties led to the separation, stating no negotiations ever occurred.

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