Muhammad Mokaev blasts UFC, Dana White for creating ‘bullsh*t narrative’ around Farid Basharat release
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat was not re-signed by the UFC despite a 7-0 promotional record, with speculation that his wrestling style and lack of finishes contributed to the decision.
- Muhammad Mokaev, who also left the UFC undefeated, criticized UFC CEO Dana White for influencing fighters' styles and damaging their reputations upon release.
- Mokaev highlighted how UFC management discouraged wrestling-heavy approaches, which affected both his and Basharat’s careers despite their winning records.
- Since leaving the UFC, Mokaev has gone 4-0 with three finishes but remains largely unrecognized by North American fans, though he is ranked No. 7 at flyweight globally.
- Both fighters’ departures raise concerns about the UFC’s handling of undefeated wrestlers and the impact of promotional politics on fighters’ careers.
