Farid Basharat

Bantamweight· Ranked #9· Not Fighting

Farid Basharat

“Ferocious”· Paktia, Afghanistan

Pro record

16-0-0

Model Elo

1717

#57 of 1994

Age
29
Height
5'8"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Team
American Top Team
Born
Paktia, Afghanistan
UFC debut
Mar 3, 2023

Profile

Farid Basharat is 7–0 in the UFC since 2023. 1 of those 7 wins came inside the distance, 1 in the first round. Currently on a 7-fight winning streak. Last fight: beat John Garza by unanimous decision (Jul 11, 2026).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record
7–0
since 2023
Finish rate
14%
1 of 7 wins
1st-round finishes
1
Elite wins
0
vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak
7
Current streak
W7
wins in a row
Octagon time
1h 34m
avg 13:28 per fight
Opposition
1564
avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

  1. Chris Gutierrez

    Chris Gutierrez

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC 320 · Oct 4, 2025

    1649opp. Elo
  2. Jean Matsumoto

    Jean Matsumoto

    split decision, R3 · UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira · Feb 7, 2026

    1614opp. Elo
  3. Victor Hugo

    Victor Hugo

    unanimous decision, R3 · UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway · Oct 25, 2024

    1593opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min4.46

UFC avg 3.35 · better than average

Strikes absorbed / min3.24

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy54%

UFC avg 45% · better than average

Striking defense61%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.00

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min3.57

UFC avg 1.52 · better than average

Takedown accuracy38%

UFC avg 15% · better than average

Takedown defense55%

UFC avg 52% · about average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.27

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 66%Body 16%Legs 18%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 74%Clinch 6%Ground 20%

Average fight time: 13:39

Fight history (8)

ResOpponentMethodEvent
WJohn GarzaJohn GarzaRecord after: 8-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2Jul 11, 2026
WJean MatsumotoJean MatsumotoRecord after: 7-0split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs OliveiraFeb 7, 2026
WChris GutierrezChris GutierrezRecord after: 6-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 320Oct 4, 2025
WVictor HugoVictor HugoRecord after: 5-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 308: Topuria vs. HollowayOct 25, 2024
WTaylor LapilusTaylor LapilusRecord after: 4-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2Jan 12, 2024
WKleydson RodriguesKleydson RodriguesRecord after: 3-0submissionRound 1 · 4:15UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. SpivacSep 1, 2023
WDa'Mon BlackshearDa'Mon BlackshearRecord after: 2-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 285: Jones vs. GaneMar 3, 2023
WAllan BegossoAllan BegossoRecord after: 1-0unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00Dana White's Contender Series 6.8Sep 13, 2022