Social media has been buzzing with speculation after Javid Basharat’s status on the official UFC website modified from “Lively” to “Not Fighting,” raising questions on the bantamweight prospect’s future with the promotion.
It appears Javid Basharat has been faraway from the UFC roster. His status on the UFC website is listed as “Not Fighting” relatively than “Lively.” Could this just be a case of an expired contract or do you’re thinking that he was actually cut? #UFC pic.twitter.com/EndxVXGdtc
— The Cage Report (@thecagereport_) February 11, 2026
The 29-year-old British fighter’s sudden roster designation shift has left fans and analysts wondering whether this signals the top of his UFC tenure or just reflects contractual housekeeping. While the UFC rarely proclaims fighter releases publicly unless specifically questioned, roster status changes often function the primary indicator of behind-the-scenes developments.
Basharat compiled a good 4-2-0, 1 NC record during his UFC run, showcasing technical striking and grappling skills that originally generated excitement about his potential within the stacked 135-pound division. His most up-to-date appearance saw him secure a call victory, which makes the timing of this roster change particularly puzzling if it indeed represents a release relatively than contract expiration.
Afghan MMA fighter Javid Basharat defeated his Mexican opponent Gianni Vazquez @ufc #UFCVegas113 @JavidBasharat
— Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) February 8, 2026
Several scenarios could explain the status modification. First, Basharat’s contract can have simply expired following his last bout, leaving him temporarily in roster limbo while negotiations proceed. The UFC steadily allows fighters to achieve free agency before determining whether to increase latest offers, especially for fighters outside the division’s top 15.
Alternatively, this might represent a cost-cutting measure or a performance-based decision by UFC matchmakers. With an increasingly crowded bantamweight roster and constant pressure to trim expenses, the promotion occasionally parts ways with fighters who have not broken into title contention despite solid records.
For now, Basharat’s immediate future stays uncertain. If he has indeed been released, opportunities exist across multiple promotions desperate to sign UFC veterans. PFL and various organizations would likely express interest in a fighter together with his skill set and experience level.
Think this was a bit harsh considering he won his last fight though was a poor performance but that’s the issue taking short notice fights vs debut guys only a lose lose but @PFLMMA @JohnMartinPFL let’s sign him up and we are able to do me vs him in London https://t.co/3oyastj7Nd
— Jake ‘White Kong’ Hadley (@JakeHadleyMMA) February 11, 2026
Until official word emerges from Basharat’s camp or UFC officials, the combat sports world can only speculate about whether this represents a brief contract situation or everlasting departure from MMA’s premier organization.