Farid Basharat
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 28
- Height
- 5′8″1.73 m
- Reach
- 71″180 cm
- Stance StanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
- Orthodox
- Weight class
- Bantamweight
- Nationality
- England
- Team
- American Top Team
- Active
- 2018-present
Record
Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.
WinRecord after fight: 16-0-0DEC
Basharat controlled with low kicks, takedowns and top position. Garza defended several later takedowns and took the final round. Basharat's control through the first two rounds carried the decision.
Key moments
- Basharat controlled with low kicks, takedowns and top position.
- Garza defended several later takedowns and took the final round.
- Basharat's control through the first two rounds carried the decision.
WinRecord after fight: 15-0-0DEC
UFC Fight Night 266
7 Feb 2026
7 Feb 2026
WinRecord after fight: 14-0-0DEC
Opponent: Chris GutiérrezunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 320
4 Oct 2025
4 Oct 2025
WinRecord after fight: 13-0-0DEC
Opponent: Victor HugounanimousR3 5:00
UFC 308
26 Oct 2024
26 Oct 2024
WinRecord after fight: 12-0-0DEC
Opponent: Taylor LapilusunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night 234
13 Jan 2024
13 Jan 2024
WinRecord after fight: 11-0-0SUB
Opponent: Kleydson Rodriguesarm-triangle chokeR1 4:15
UFC Fight Night 226
2 Sep 2023
2 Sep 2023
WinRecord after fight: 10-0-0DEC
Opponent: Da'Mon BlackshearunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 285
4 Mar 2023
4 Mar 2023
WinRecord after fight: 9-0-0DEC
Opponent: Allan BegossounanimousR3 5:00
Dana White's Contender Series
13 Sep 2022
13 Sep 2022
WinRecord after fight: 8-0-0SUB
Opponent: Raul Guzmanrear-naked chokeR2 4:58
War of Titans 2
12 Mar 2022
12 Mar 2022
WinRecord after fight: 7-0-0SUB
Opponent: Janne Elonen-Kulmalarear-naked chokeR3 3:12
Oktagon 26
24 Jul 2021
24 Jul 2021
WinRecord after fight: 6-0-0DEC
Opponent: Marco ZannettiunanimousR3 5:00
Contenders Norwich 29
15 Feb 2020
15 Feb 2020
WinRecord after fight: 5-0-0SUB
Opponent: Nicolae Mezdrearear-naked chokeR2 2:31
FightStar Championship 19
14 Dec 2019
14 Dec 2019
WinRecord after fight: 4-0-0KO
Opponent: Stuart Eskinehead kickR1 0:11
UCMMA 60
8 Sep 2019
8 Sep 2019
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0SUB
Opponent: Sam Stewardrear-naked chokeR1 0:11
UCMMA 59
11 May 2019
11 May 2019
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0SUB
Opponent: Cheya Saleemrear-naked chokeR3 0:18
UCMMA 57
10 Nov 2018
Opponent: Cheya Saleemrear-naked chokeR3 0:18
10 Nov 2018
Basharat had to work much longer for his second professional win against Cheya Saleem at UCMMA 57.
Key moments
- The matchup was a featherweight preliminary bout at UCMMA 57 in London
- Basharat did not get the finish until the opening seconds of the third round
- The rear-naked choke at 0:18 of round three showed he could keep his control game working late
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0DEC
Opponent: Camilo PetkoffunanimousR3 5:00
FightStar Championship 14
14 Apr 2018
14 Apr 2018
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Farid Basharat started training at 15 years old because they wanted to be the best fighter on the planet one day like the legends they would watch on TV. They name Heel hook as a favorite grappling technique. They name Uppercut as a favorite striking technique.
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