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Dana White Faces Blood Accusation from Undefeated Fighter
Undefeated fighter Farid Basharat blames UFC for promoting blood and low-level fights over elite competition.
In brief
Undefeated fighter Farid Basharat blames UFC for promoting blood and low-level fights over elite competition. Undefeated UFC fighter Farid Basharat claims the promotion prioritizes blood and quick finishes over technical quality. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Farid Basharat's Criticism
Farid Basharat, a 29-year-old undefeated bantamweight with a 7-0 UFC record, criticizes the UFC for prioritizing blood and quick finishes over elite competition.
“I think the company the ufc is manufacturing a fan base that doesn’t appreciate good-quality fighting”
UFC's Financial Strength
The UFC has a reported seven-year, $7.7 billion deal with Paramount, yet Basharat argues financial success doesn’t mean prioritizing the right things for the sport.
Basharat's UFC Exit
Despite an undefeated record and a unanimous decision win over John Garza at UFC 329, Basharat was not re-signed by the UFC.
Dana White's Explanation
Dana White states that an unbeaten record alone doesn’t guarantee a fighter a place on the UFC roster, citing factors like matchmaker preferences.
“I mean this isn’t the first time this has happened”
Basharat's Defense
Basharat insists his exit has nothing to do with his fighting capabilities and that he never turned down fights during his UFC run.
“I always turned up and fought regardless of injuries and weight deficits”
UFC's Position
The UFC has not explained the specific reason for Basharat’s exit but acknowledges that multiple factors could lead to a fighter being cut.
Here's the gist
Undefeated UFC fighter Farid Basharat claims the promotion prioritizes blood and quick finishes over technical quality.
