Basharat Rips UFC for Favoring 'Bloodbaths' Over Skill

Farid Basharat says the UFC is prioritizing chaotic brawls over technical fighting, firing back at Dana White days after his release from the promotion.

Basharat, who left the UFC with a perfect 16-0 professional record and a 7-0 mark inside the Octagon, used a new video to respond directly to comments White made about his exit. The former bantamweight, who had built the division's longest active win streak before his release, argued that matchmaking decisions are increasingly rewarding wild, high-volume violence over clean technical performances, and that the shift is changing what kind of fighter gets kept around.

Why Did the UFC Release Farid Basharat?

Basharat's deal ran out and the promotion chose not to renew it, even though he never lost as a pro and ran his Octagon record to 7-0. A fighter going unbeaten through seven UFC bouts and still getting let go is rare enough on its own, and that is why Basharat's reaction has carried weight beyond the usual post-release grumbling. He suggested the promotion is cultivating a sloppier overall product by leaning into chaos instead of craft, and warned that the approach risks cheapening the sport by building a fanbase that does not value technical fighting the way longtime fans do.

What This Means for Basharat's Next Move

A 16-0 fighter who was still winning does not usually have to look far for work, and Basharat's situation sets up as a real opportunity for a rival promotion to sign an undefeated, technically sound name at a reasonable price. Bellator, ONE Championship or a well-funded regional heavyweight of the sport could all make a run at him, and whichever organization lands him would be adding a fighter with a legitimate case for being one of the most polished unbeaten prospects outside the UFC roster right now.

For bettors, Basharat's unbeaten record and style make him worth tracking the moment he resurfaces. Technical, low-variance fighters like him tend to open as steady favorites once a promotion builds a card around them, since sharp bettors and books alike put a premium on clean output and matchup discipline over highlight-reel volatility. There is no live line to speak of until a new promotional home and opponent are locked in, but his style profile points toward him being a consistent favorite whenever he gets booked again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the UFC release Farid Basharat?

The UFC chose not to renew Farid Basharat's contract after it expired, cutting him despite a perfect 16-0 professional record and a 7-0 run inside the Octagon.

What did Farid Basharat say about the UFC after his release?

Farid Basharat accused the UFC of favoring chaotic, high-volume fights over technical performances and said the promotion's approach is hurting the overall quality of its fights.

Is Farid Basharat still unbeaten?

Yes, Farid Basharat left the UFC with a 16-0 professional record, including a 7-0 mark in the UFC.