Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on Feb. 11 that Basharat was taken off the UFC’s online roster and rankings eligibility, with no formal comment from the promotion.
- Reporting indicates his deal expired with his Feb. 7 victory over late replacement Gianni Vazquez, placing him in free agency pending any new offer.
- Basharat’s win came on two days’ notice against an opponent who missed the bantamweight limit by six pounds, bringing his UFC mark to 4–2 with one no contest and no finishes.
- Sherdog noted that Alex Morono and Lucas Almeida were also removed from the roster, with MMAFighting.com confirming the departures though it remains unclear if they were cuts or non‑renewals.
- Industry analysis has linked recent roster turnover to the Paramount broadcast era’s focus on entertainment and finishes, a trend observers say may disadvantage decision-heavy fighters like Basharat.