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UFC reportedly lets 16-0 Farid Basharat walk after seven wins

The UFC has quietly removed undefeated bantamweight prospect Farid Basharat from its roster after his contract expired following a dominant performance at UFC 329 in July. Despite a flawless 16-0 record—including a seven-fight winning streak inside the Octagon—Basharat was not offered a new deal, leaving his future in mixed martial arts uncertain.

The decision comes amid a series of roster adjustments for the promotion, including recent cuts to other fighters like Ismael Bonfim, who was released after a first-round knockout loss at UFC Vegas 122. While Basharat had expressed hopes of re-signing with the organization, the UFC’s leadership appears to have moved on from his services, marking another shift in the competitive bantamweight division.

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