Farid Basharat reportedly removed from UFC roster despite 7-0 octagon run

Several outlets report that Indian-linked MMA fighter Farid Basharat was removed from the UFC roster despite a 7-0 run in the octagon. The reasons are not stated in these items, and the report is still unconfirmed by the UFC.

Timeline

1. 15 Oct, 09:30 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 15 Oct, 09:30 UTCPicked up on News
3. 15 Oct, 09:30 UTCMMA Fighting reports UFC roster removal
4. 15 Oct, 09:30 UTCSports Illustrated covers roster removal

Top sources

• farid basharatGoogle Trends
• Who is Farid Basharat? Why undefeated 16-0 MMA fighter was reportedly removed from UFC roster despite perfThe Economic Times
• Undefeated UFC Fighter Shockingly Removed From Roster After Perfect UFC RunSports Illustrated