Farid Basharat • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(2/7/26) Basharat won a three round split decision over Jean Matsumoto
• UFC 320(10/4/25) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Chris Gutierrez
• UFC 308(10/26/24) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Victor Hugo
• UFC Fight Night(1/13/24) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Taylor Lapilus
• UFC Fight Night(9/2/23) Basharat submitted Kleydson Rodrigues via arm triangle choke at 4:15 of the first round
• UFC 285(3/4/23) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Da'Mon Blackshear
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6Episode eight(9/13/22) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Allan Begosso

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

One win by KO, six by submission (5 RNC, arm triangle)

Three first-round finishes

Earned a UFC Contract on DWCS Season 6, Episode 8 in September 2023

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training at 15 years old because I wanted to be the best fighter on the planet one day like the legends I would watch on TV.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: Khabib Nurmagomedov would have to be my favourite fighter of all time mainly because we come from a similar part of the world and shares a strong faith. Islam Makachev as well is a great inspiration for me.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means I can carry out my goal of being the best fighter on the planet. It also means I can represent my country Afghanistan and make my people proud.

Q: Beyond money and championships, what motivates you?

ANSWER: Beyond money and championships I want to inspire people around. In particularly all my supporters in Afghanistan and the UK.

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Heel hook

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Uppercut