Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Zahabi vs Basharat
Mar. 2, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
6
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 431
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 801
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 22
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Paktia, Afghanistan
Trains at
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
Fighting style
MMA
Age
28
Height
69.00
Weight
148.80
Octagon Debut
Mar. 12, 2022
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
41.00
- Pro since 2016
- Five wins by KO, six by submission (2 RNC, Brabo choke, 2 guillotine, heel hook)
- Eight first-round finishes
- Origin of nickname: “It’s the national animal of Afghanistan. It is known for being elusive and that’s the way I like to fight.”
UFC 294 (10/21/23) Basharat’s bout with Victor Henry was ruled a no contest at :15 of the second round when an accidental groin kick rendered Henry unable to continue
UFC Fight Night (1/14/23) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Mateus Mendonça
UFC Fight Night (9/17/22) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Tony Gravely
UFC Fight Night (3/12/22) Basharat won a three round unanimous decision over Trevin Jones
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 5
Episode nine (10/26/21) Basharat submitted Oron Kahlon via guillotine choke at 4:12 of the third round
When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was eight. I used to fight a lot in school and with my brother Farid Basharat, who is now also an undefeated fighter at 7-0.
What titles have you held? Fightstar European title, Contenders European title
Do you have any heroes? Muhammad Ali
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the pinnacle of fighting. It’s where I belong amongst the best fighters in the world.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 4-0 as an amateur
Favorite grappling technique: Any form of choke
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
