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 UFC opponents, having previously defeated Malcolm Wellmaker (10-0) and Rafael Estevam (14-0). Basharat enters the octagon with a perfect 15-0 professional record. The matchup represents a significant step up in competition for both undefeated bantamweights. The news was reported by JaxxonPodcast.
Ethan Ewing and Farid Basharat are set to collide in a bantamweight contest at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, pitting two of the division's most intriguing undefeated prospects against each other.
Basharat, known as "Ferocious," enters the fight with a spotless 15-0 professional record and a perfect 6-0 mark inside the octagon. The 28-year-old Englishman trains out of London Shootfighters and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the cage. Standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach, the orthodox fighter lands 4.25 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate, while also generating consistent wrestling pressure with 3.34 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Ewing arrives with his own unblemished UFC ledger at 2-0, having already made a habit of facing opponents without a blemish on their records. Both of his previous victories came against undefeated fighters — Malcolm Wellmaker and Rafael Estevam — making this a continuation of a remarkable run against untested competition inside the promotion.
Why it matters
- Both fighters enter with perfect UFC records, meaning one undefeated run must end on June 20
- Ewing has built his entire UFC career against undefeated opponents, raising the stakes of each outing
- Basharat's combination of striking volume and takedown output presents a multifaceted puzzle for any opponent
- The outcome will carry significant weight in shaping the bantamweight rankings picture for either man
