Farid Basharat has just develop into one among the most popular free agents in MMA.
The highest bantamweight prospect moved to 16-0 with a unanimous decision win at UFC 329 on Saturday night.
‘Ferocious’ outpointed late-replacement opponent, John Garza, who stepped in on six days’ notice when Ethyn Ewing withdrew resulting from a ‘detrimental injury’.
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Farid Basharat wants to stick with the UFC
Farid Basharat confirmed he was approaching free agency within the build-up to his latest fight.
After his UFC 329 victory, the 28-year-old told Joe Rogan that his current contract has expired.
Basharat expressed his desire to stay with MMA’s premier promotion, although more lucrative opportunities may very well be found outside the UFC.
“This was the last fight on my contract,” he told the long-time UFC commentator. “
“I really like this organization. I’m 16-0. I actually have the longest win streak within the division. I feel I deserve a brand new contract, firstly. Don’t you’re thinking that so?
“I wanna be the most effective on the earth. The UFC is my dream since I used to be 10 years old. So long as I stay on this organization, I do know that I’m gonna be a champion.
“I feel I’m probably the most underrated fighter on this roster. I feel I’m probably the most well-rounded guy on this roster, and I do know I’m gonna be the champion of this weight division.
“I just need a possibility to fight up [the rankings]. I would like that top 12, top 10 [opponent]. I’m gonna be champion. I comprehend it. I just need the chance to maintain fighting on this organization.”
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