Farid Basharat speaks out after being cut from the UFC The last couple of weeks the UFC has seen an undefeated fighter who was 7-0 in the UFC and one of the trickiest strikes in Michael Page be let off out of the organisation. Mans fans are left wondering, where do they cross the line? It's no secret fans want to see violence, it's why we love the UFC and the greatest fight in history have been slug fests. Basharat went off saying the UFC fans don't care about anything other than seeing two fighters bleed regardless of skill and level of competition. Do you agree?
Farid Basharat has publicly criticised the UFC's fan base after his release from the promotion, arguing that supporters care more about blood than skill or level of competition.
The undefeated bantamweight was cut in recent weeks despite going 7-0 inside the organisation. In remarks reported in the story, Basharat said fans only want to see two fighters bleed, regardless of technical ability. The release has left many followers asking where the line is drawn between rewarding entertainment and rewarding craft.
Basharat, a 29-year-old from England who trains with London Shootfighters, carries a perfect 16-0 record. He was ranked number 13 at bantamweight and fights from an orthodox stance. He stands five-foot-eight, or 173 cm, with a 71-inch reach.
A style built on control
The numbers help explain the debate. Basharat lands 4.46 significant strikes per minute at 54 percent accuracy, and averages 3.57 takedowns per 15 minutes. That profile points to a fighter who wins through volume, positioning and wrestling rather than finishing power.
His most recent recorded fights fit that pattern. He beat John Garza by unanimous decision at UFC 329 on 11 July 2026, edged Jean Matsumoto by split decision on 7 February 2026, and outpointed Chris Gutierrez by unanimous decision at UFC 320 on 4 October 2025. That is three straight decision wins across roughly nine months, with no stoppages in that stretch.
Why it matters
- A 16-0 ranked fighter being released raises questions about how much the UFC weighs entertainment value against results.
- Basharat's three most recent recorded wins all went the distance, which may have shaped how his fights were received.
- His complaint taps a long-running argument over whether technical, decision-heavy styles are valued in the sport's biggest promotion.
The release also removes a ranked name from a bantamweight division where a clean unbeaten record is rare. Whether Basharat's comments reflect a wider frustration among skill-first fighters, or simply his own situation, is now part of the conversation among fans.
