Morning Report | Farid Basharat responds to Dana White saying there’s ‘a reason’ he wasn’t re-signed to the UFC

Farid Basharat responds to Dana White suggesting the UFC didn’t re-sign him for a reason.

By Jed Meshew · Yahoo

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Farid Basharat responded to Dana White's claims that there was a reason the UFC chose not to re-sign him.
Basharat was released despite holding an undefeated 16-0 professional record and a 7-0 UFC record.
Basharat argued the UFC prioritizes bloody finishes over high-level technical fights.

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Undefeated bantamweight fighter Farid Basharat responded to comments from UFC CEO Dana White regarding the promotion's choice not to re-sign him. Despite compiling a perfect 16-0 professional MMA record and going 7-0 inside the Octagon, Basharat completed his promotional contract without receiving a new deal, prompting White to claim there was a specific reason for the split.

Basharat rejected White's assertions that he was difficult to deal with, arguing instead that the promotion prioritizes violent finishes over technical fighting. The decision to part ways with the undefeated contender drew widespread discussion across mixed martial arts following his unexpected release.

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Morning Report | Farid Basharat responds to Dana White saying there’s ‘a reason’ he wasn’t re-signed to the UFC

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