Ethan Ewing (2-0 UFC) will face Farid Basharat (6-0 UFC) at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20 in a bantamweight bout. This continues Ewing's pattern of facing only undefeated opponents in the UFC, having previously defeated Malcolm Wellmaker (10-0) and Rafael Estevam (14-0). Basharat enters the fight with a perfect 15-0 professional record. The matchup pits two rising prospects against each other in what promises to be a significant test for both fighters. The news was originally reported by JaxxonPodcast.
Two unbeaten bantamweights are set to collide when Ethan Ewing meets Farid Basharat at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, a bout first reported by JaxxonPodcast.
Basharat, 28, enters the fight carrying a perfect 15-0 professional record and a 6-0 mark inside the UFC. Fighting out of London Shootfighters under the nickname "Ferocious," the English orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach. His UFC numbers paint a well-rounded picture: he lands 4.25 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy while also threatening regularly on the mat, averaging 3.34 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Ewing arrives with his own unblemished slate, going 2-0 in the UFC. His path through the promotion has been notably steep — both previous opponents were undefeated when they met him, including Malcolm Wellmaker at 10-0 and Rafael Estevam at 14-0, and Ewing defeated them both.
Why it matters
- Both fighters enter without a professional loss, meaning one perfect record will be ended on June 20
- A win moves the victor firmly into bantamweight contention discussions with a combined undefeated streak on the line
- Basharat's above-average takedown output will test how Ewing handles grappling pressure, while Basharat's striking volume faces a genuine step up in opposition
- The 135-pound division continues to develop deep prospect talent, and this fight accelerates the timeline for whoever emerges
