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UFC abruptly releases undefeated Bantamweight ranked in the Top 10

Top-ranked UFC Bantamweight contender Farid Basharat has been released from the UFC roster after fighting out his UFC contract. That’s according to a report from MMA Fighting, who reports the “Ferocious” Afghan fighter has been handed his walking papers less…

By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Undefeated bantamweight contender Farid Basharat has been released by the UFC after completing his contract.
Basharat held a 17-0 professional MMA record, including seven wins inside the Octagon.
The 29-year-old was ranked ninth in the bantamweight division according to the Meta Rankings.

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Top-ranked bantamweight contender Farid Basharat has been released from the UFC roster after fighting out his contract, according to a report from MMA Fighting. The 29-year-old Afghan fighter leaves the promotion holding an undefeated 17-0 professional record, which includes seven victories inside the Octagon.

Basharat was ranked No. 9 in the division per Meta Rankings, having defeated notable opponents such as Chris Gutierrez, Jean Matsumoto, and Taylor Lapilus. Writer Andrew Richardson criticizes the promotion's decision to cut a top-ten athlete, noting that while only one UFC win came via stoppage, Basharat displayed high technical skill and work rate.

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