FARID BASHARAT

The British combatant, who was born in Afghanistan, established himself as a prominent bantamweight athlete after transitioning from the European circuit. Following a triumphant performance on Dana White's Contender Series, he debuted within the promotion in 2023. He now hones his orthodox craft while training alongside the team at Xtreme Couture. Throughout his ascent, he has bested several skilled competitors, including notable victories over Chris Gutierrez, Kleydson Rodrigues, and Taylor Lapilus, while maintaining an unblemished professional resume.

Heading into this August 2026 engagement, the fighter carries a flawless 16-0-0 record. His current momentum is defined by a consistent string of five consecutive decision victories. These recent successes include a unanimous result against John Garza this past July, preceded by a split decision win over Jean Matsumoto in February. Before those bouts, he secured three straight unanimous decisions against Chris Gutierrez, Victor Hugo, and Taylor Lapilus.