FARID BASHARAT

Afghan-born British bantamweight Farid Basharat, known as Ferocious, trains out of Xtreme Couture. Utilizing an orthodox stance, the undefeated competitor possesses a well-rounded fighting style with career victories coming by way of knockout, submission, and decision. Before signing with the UFC, he established his unbeaten record primarily on the regional circuit in England. He has steadily climbed the divisional rankings with key triumphs over opponents such as Chris Gutiérrez and Jean Matsumoto.

Heading into UFC Fight Night: du Plessis vs. Usman, Basharat carries a perfect 7-0-0 professional record. His prior five appearances have all resulted in decision wins. He earned unanimous decision victories against Taylor Lapilus, Victor Hugo, and Chris Gutiérrez, which he followed with a split decision win over Jean Matsumoto. Most recently, on July 11, 2026, he secured a unanimous decision victory against John Garza.