Farid Basharat has been matched with a new opponent for UFC 329 after a change to his original booking. The updated matchup keeps Basharat on the card.
Farid Basharat has been given a new opponent for UFC 329, scheduled for July 11, 2026, after a change to his original booking. The undefeated bantamweight remains on the card despite the late shuffle.
Basharat, who fights out of London Shootfighters, carries a perfect 15-0 record into the bout. The 28-year-old Englishman has built his unbeaten run on a well-rounded skill set, landing 4.25 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate while also threatening on the ground with 3.34 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach, the orthodox fighter operates under the nickname Ferocious — a label his numbers support.
Why it matters
- Basharat's perfect record means any stumble carries significant consequence for his divisional trajectory in the bantamweight ranks.
- A late opponent change can disrupt a fighter's specific game-plan preparation, adding an element of uncertainty heading into fight week.
- How Basharat performs against a replacement opponent will shape expectations for where he fits among the division's contenders.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
