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Undefeated Farid Basharat Provides Explanation for Shocking UFC Exit

Undefeated UFC bantamweight Farid Basharat has revealed the promotion’s surprising decision to release him after seven wins, including a unanimous victory over John Garza at UFC 329. Basharat, who entered the UFC with a 7-0 record and went on to win six more fights—most recently a split decision over Brazilian prospect Jean Matsumoto—said the UFC began distancing itself after his fourth bout, citing dissatisfaction with his fighting style.

Despite a strong performance against Matsumoto, a fight later named *Fight of the Night* by fans, the UFC reportedly dismissed it as 'boring,' signaling their preference for high-scoring or finished contests over technical dominance. The promotion had originally planned to pair Basharat with rising challenger Ethyn Ewing at UFC 329 before Ewing withdrew, further complicating his path to a title shot.

Fans and analysts have criticized the UFC for prioritizing flashy matchups over nurturing elite talent, as Basharat’s release leaves a void in the bantamweight division’s contender landscape.

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