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Basharat Offers His View on UFC Contract Exit

Basharat Offers His View on UFC Contract Exit

Farid Basharat says the UFC favors bloody, quick finishes over competitive matchups, offering his own theory about why his contract ended without renewal. Dana White has said there was a reason but has not specified it; Basharat denies turning down fights, and the motive remains unconfirmed. Movsar Evloev separately credited fans who appreciate fights beyond finishes for his place in the UFC, offering another fighter’s perspective rather than evidence of UFC policy.

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Updated Oct 19, 2026
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