Overview
- Basharat said on Instagram that "My chapter with the UFC has come to a close" and that he leaves "with my head high."
- His final appearance was a unanimous-decision win over short-notice replacement Gianni Vazquez on Feb. 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with Vazquez missing weight.
- He departs at 15-2 overall with a 4-2 record in the UFC, and all four of his Octagon victories came by decision.
- His roster removal followed the expiry of his contract after the win, according to reporting from Bloody Elbow.
- Coverage connects his exit to wider roster churn that emphasizes entertainment value and finishes in the Paramount+ era, with no detailed explanation issued by the promotion.