Javid Basharat

Javid and his younger brother Farid, who is also a UFC fighter, arrived in England from Afghanistan with their mother as refugees at the age of five, where they rejoined their father.{{Cite web |last=Goyder |first=James |title=Javid Basharat: ‘I hope Afghanistan is proud of me’! |url=https://asianmma.com/javid-basharat-i-hope-afghanistan-is-proud-of-me/ |website=AsianMMA}}

Basharat's journey in combat sports began with taekwondo at the age of 13, inspired by Afghanistan's Rohullah Nikpai's historic bronze medal win in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. His parents enrolled him in taekwondo for self-defense, recognizing his youthful energy and penchant for sparring with his brother. Although he initially honed his skills in England, Basharat hadn't yet heard of the UFC and was more familiar with the world of boxing. He was exposed to mixed martial arts at London Shootfighters.{{Cite web |date=18 October 2023 |title=Javid Basharat: ‘He’s Never Fought Anybody Like Me’ {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/javid-basharat-hes-never-fought-anybody-me-ufc-294 |access-date=22 October 2023 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Sherdog Prospect Watch: Javid Basharat |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdog-Prospect-Watch-Javid-Basharat-185158 |access-date=22 October 2023 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}

Basharat maintained an undefeated record, fighting mostly on the English regional scene, starting out with his debut TKO win over Gino Kroes at "Rise of Champions 2" in April 2016. He continued with victories via submissions and TKOs in the next 9 bouts, claiming the CON Bantamweight Championship in 2018 and defending it successfully.

Basharat was invited to compete on Dana White's Contender Series Season 5, where he faced Israeli fighter Oron Kahlon.{{cite web |last=Morgan |first=John |last2=Hathaway |first2=Ken |date=27 October 2021 |title=Javid Basharat says 'terrorist' taunt didn't add to disrespect: 'The guy signed to beat me up in front of my family' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/javid-basharat-says-terrorist-taunt-didnt-add-to-disrespect-the-guy-signed-to-beat-me-up-in-front-of-my-family |access-date= |website=MMAjunkie.com |publisher= |quote=}} Kahlon missed weight by four pounds and was fined 20% of his purse. At the promotional face-off, Basharat rejected a handshake due to the missed weight. Kahlon then called Basharat a "terrorist", sparking controversy.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=25 October 2021 |title=Oron Kahlon calls Afghani fighter Javid Basharat ‘terrorist’ in ugly moment during Contender Series weigh-ins |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/10/25/22745151/oron-kahlon-calls-afghani-fighter-javid-basharat-terrorist-in-ugly-moment-contender-series-weigh-ins |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=25 October 2021 |title=Dana White's Contender Series 45 faceoff turns ugly with 'terrorist' taunt |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/dana-white-contender-series-45-faceoff-oron-kahlon-calls-javid-basharat-terrorist |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=26 October 2021 |title=Oron Kahlon misses weight, calls Javid Basharat a terrorist |url=https://asianmma.com/oron-kahlon-misses-weight-calls-javid-basharat-a-terrorist/ |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} Basharat dominated the fight, finishing Kahlon with a guillotine choke in the third round to earn a UFC contract.{{Cite web |last=Marrocco |first=Steven |date=26 October 2021 |title=DWCS video: Javid Basharat slices up, submits Oron Kahlon in third round |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/10/26/22747942/dwcs-video-javid-basharat-slices-up-submits-oron-kahlon-in-third-round |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dawson |first=Alan |date=27 October 2021 |title=An Afghan MMA fighter choked the opponent who called him a 'terrorist,' impressed Dana White, and won a UFC contract |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/video-fighter-chokes-opponent-who-called-him-terrorist-2021-10 |access-date=14 January 2024 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}

In his UFC debut, Basharat faced Trevin Jones at UFC Fight Night 203 on 11 March 2022.{{Cite web |date=6 December 2021 |title=Javid Basharat faces Trevin Jones on March 12th |url=https://asianmma.com/javid-basharat-faces-trevin-jones-on-march-12th/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=12 March 2022 |title=UFC Vegas 50: Javid Basharat Wins Debut Against Trevin Jones |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/03/12/ufc-vegas-50-trevin-jones-vs-javid-basharat/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Basharat faced Tony Gravely at UFC Fight Night 210 on 17 September 2022.{{Cite web |date=10 August 2022 |title=UFC books Javid Basharat vs. Tony Gravely for Sept. 17 event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-news-javid-basharat-vs-toney-gravely-september-17-fight-night-event |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=17 September 2022 |title=UFC Vegas 60: Javid Basharat Passes Test Against Tony Gravely |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/17/ufc-vegas-60-tony-gravely-vs-javid-basharat/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Basharat faced Mateus Mendonça at UFC Fight Night 217 on 14 January 2023.{{Cite web |date=15 December 2022 |title=Javid Basharat faces Mateus Mendonça at UFC Vegas 67 |url=https://asianmma.com/javid-basharat-faces-mateus-mendonca-at-ufc-vegas-67/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} He won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=14 January 2023 |title=UFC Vegas 67: Javid Basharat Stays Undefeated with Decision Over Mateus Mendonça |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/14/ufc-vegas-67-javid-basharat-stays-undefeated-with-decision-over-mateus-mendonca/ |access-date=5 May 2023 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Basharat was scheduled to face Victor Henry on 23 September 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.{{Cite web |date=11 August 2023 |title=Javid Basharat faces Victor Henry at UFC Vegas 79 |url=https://asianmma.com/javid-basharat-faces-victor-henry-at-ufc-vegas-79/ |access-date=11 August 2023 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} However, Henry withdrew for unknown reasons and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 294 on 21 October 2023.{{Cite web |date=16 September 2023 |title=Javid Basharat and Victor Henry rebooked for UFC 294 |url=https://asianmma.com/javid-basharat-and-victor-henry-to-fight-at-ufc-294/ |access-date=30 September 2023 |website=Asian MMA |language=en}} The fight ended in no-contest after an unintentional groin kick by Basharat rendered Henry unable to continue.{{Cite web |last=Theodosi |first=Jamie |date=21 October 2023 |title=UFC 294: Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry Fizzles, No Contest Results from Groin Strike |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/10/21/ufc-294-javid-basharat-versus-victor-henry-ends-in-no-contest-following-a-groin-strike-by-basharat/ |access-date=21 October 2023 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Basharat faced Aiemann Zahabi on 2 March 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238.{{Cite web |date=12 January 2024 |title=Four fights added to inaugural UFC Saudi Arabia fight card |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-saudi-arabia-fight-card-news-date-riyadh |access-date=13 January 2024 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} He lost the bout by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/02/ufc-vegas-87-aiemann-zahabi-serves-up-first-loss-of-javid-basharats-career/|title=UFC Vegas 87: Aiemann Zahabi Serves Up First Loss of Javid Basharat’s Career|publisher=casesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2 March 2024|access-date=2 March 2024}}

Basharat was scheduled to face Chris Gutiérrez on 3 August 2024 at UFC on ABC 7.{{Cite web |last=Hester |first=Bryson |date=19 June 2024 |title=UFC Abu Dhabi Adds Chris Gutierrez vs. Javid Basharat |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/19/ufc-abu-dhabi-adds-chris-gutierrez-vs-javid-basharat/ |access-date=20 June 2024 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} The bout was moved one week later to 10 August at UFC on ESPN 61.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/7/11/24195514/morning-report-anthony-smith-ufc-303-loss-probably-puts-the-nail-in-the-coffin-for-title-hopes-mma|title=Morning Report: Anthony Smith sad UFC 303 loss ‘probably puts the nail in the coffin’ for title hopes - Fight Announcements|author=Drake Riggs|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=11 July 2024|access-date=11 July 2024}} One week before the event, Basharat withdrew due to an injury and was replaced with promotional newcomer Quang Le.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2024/8/5/24213481/canceled-ufc-vegas-95-loses-bantamweight-co-main-event|title=Canceled! UFC Vegas 95 loses Bantamweight co-main event|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Alexander Behunin|date=5 August 2024|access-date=5 August 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/06/ufc-vegas-95-hit-with-last-minute-cancelations/|title=UFC Vegas 95 Hit With Last Minute Cancelations|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=6 August 2024|access-date=6 August 2024}}

Basharat faced former LFA Bantamweight Champion Ricky Simón on 22 February 2025 at UFC Fight Night 252.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/features/matchmaking-bulletin/ufc-fight-bulletin/|title=UFC Matchmaking Bulletin: Johnny Walker Out Of UFC 311, Replacement Revealed|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Harvey Leonard|date=12 January 2025|access-date=12 January 2025}} He lost the fight by knockout in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/02/22/ufc-seattle-ricky-simon-smashes-stunned-javid-basharat/|title=UFC Seattle: Ricky Simon Smashes Stunned Javid Basharat|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Brett Cagle|date=22 February 2025|access-date=22 February 2025}}

• Contenders Ltd
• CON Bantamweight Championship (One time)
• One successful title defence

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|Ricky Simón

|KO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song

|{{dts|2025|February|22|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:58

|Seattle, Washington, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|14–1 (1)

|Aiemann Zahabi

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev

|{{dts|2024|March|02|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|{{draw}}NC

|align=center|{{nowrap|14–0 (1)}}

|Victor Henry

|NC (accidental groin kick)

|UFC 294

|{{dts|2023|October|21|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:15

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

|{{small|Accidental groin kick rendered Henry unable to continue.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–0

|Mateus Mendonça

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov

|{{dts|2023|January|14|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–0

|Tony Gravely

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song

|{{dts|2022|September|17|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–0

|Trevin Jones

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev

|{{dts|2022|March|12|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–0

|Oron Kahlon

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|Dana White's Contender Series 45

|{{dts|2021|October|26|format=dmy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|4:12

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (139 lb) bout; Kahlon missed weight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–0

|Alexander Bezkorovayny

|Submission (brabo choke)

|Oktagon 19

|{{dts|2020|December|5|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:44

|Brno, Czech Republic

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–0

|Nicolas Savio

|TKO (doctor stoppage)

|Contenders Norwich 29

|{{dts|2020|February|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center |1

|align=center |N/A

|Norwich, England

|{{small|Defended the CON Bantamweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–0

|Wisam Mamoka

|TKO (punches)

|FightStar Championship 18

|{{dts|2019|July|6|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:51

|London, England

|{{small|Return to Bantamweight.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–0

|John Spencer

|TKO (punches)

|UCMMA 59

|{{dts|2019|May|11|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center|1:50

|London, England

|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–0

|Ricardo Morais

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UCMMA 57

|{{dts|2018.11.10}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:01

|London, England

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–0

|Julien Bouteix

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Contenders Norwich 23

|{{dts|2018.04.28}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:22

|Norwich, England

|{{small|Won the CON Bantamweight Championship.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–0

|Tony Hall

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|BAMMA 31

|{{dts|2017|September|15|format=dmy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:42

|London, England

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

|Oleksandr Bilobrovaka

|TKO (punches)

|Celtic Gladiator 12

|{{dts|2017|May|20|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:33

|Grays, England

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Ionut Raducanu

|Submission (heel hook)

|UCMMA 48

|{{dts|2016|September|6|format=dmy}}

|align=center| 1

|align=center|N/A

|Romford, England

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|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Gino Kroes

|TKO (elbows)

|Rise of Champions 2

|{{dts|2016|April|23|format=dmy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:58

|Romford, England

|{{small|Bantamweight debut.}}

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