Javid Basharat

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Javid Basharat
Born (1995-09-07) September 7, 1995 (age 28)
Paktia, Afghanistan
Other namesThe Snow Leopard
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Fighting out ofLondon, England
Team Xtreme Couture
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins14
By knockout5
By submission6
By decision3
Losses1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Javid Basharat (born 7 September 1995) is an Afghan-born English mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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Background

Javid and his younger brother Farid, who is also a UFC fighter, arrived in England from Afghanistan with their mother as refugees at the age of 5, where they rejoined their father. [2] [3]

Basharat's journey in combat sports began with taekwondo at the age of 13, inspired by Afghanistan's Rohullah Nikpai's historic bronze medal win in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. His parents enrolled him in taekwondo for self-defense, recognizing his youthful energy and penchant for sparring with his brother. Although he initially honed his skills in England, Basharat hadn't yet heard of the UFC and was more familiar with the world of boxing. He was exposed to mixed martial arts at London Shootfighters. [4] [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Basharat maintained an undefeated record, fighting mostly on the English regional scene, starting out with his debut TKO win over Gino Kroes at "Rise of Champions 2" in April 2016. He continued with victories via submissions and TKOs in the next 9 bouts, claiming the CON Bantamweight Championship in 2018 and defending it successfully.

Basharat was invited to compete on Dana White's Contender Series Season 5, where he faced undefeated Israeli fighter Oron Kahlon. [5] Kahlon missed weight by four pounds and was fined 20% of his purse. At the promotional face-off, Basharat rejected a handshake due to the missed weight. Kahlon then called Basharat a "terrorist", sparking controversy. [6] [7] [8] Basharat dominated the fight, finishing Kahlon with a guillotine choke in the third round to earn a UFC contract. [9] [10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his UFC debut, Basharat faced Trevin Jones at UFC Fight Night 203 on March 11, 2022. [11] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [12]

Basharat faced Tony Gravely at UFC Fight Night 210 on September 17, 2022. [13] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [14]

Basharat faced Mateus Mendonça at UFC Fight Night 217 on January 14, 2023. [15] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [16]

Basharat was scheduled to face Victor Henry on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. [17] However, Henry withdrew for unknown reasons and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 294 on October 21, 2023. [18] The fight ended in no-contest after an unintentional groin kick by Basharat rendered Henry unable to continue. [19]

Basharat faced Aiemann Zahabi on March 2, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 238. [20] He lost the bout by unanimous decision. [21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches14 wins1 loss
By knockout50
By submission60
By decision31
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss14–1 (1) Aiemann Zahabi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev March 2, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC14–0 (1) Victor Henry No Contest (accidental groin kick) UFC 294 October 21, 202320:15 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesAn accidental groin kick rendered Henry unable to continue.
Win14–0Mateus MendonçaDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Imavov January 14, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–0 Tony Gravely Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song September 17, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–0 Trevin Jones Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev March 12, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–0Oron KahlonSubmission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 45 October 26, 202134:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (139 lb) bout; Kahlon missed weight.
Win10–0Alexander BezkorovaynySubmission (brabo choke)Oktagon 19December 5, 202024:44 Brno, Czech Republic
Win9–0Nicolas SavioTKO (doctor stoppage)Contenders Norwich 29February 15, 202010:00 Norwich, EnglandDefended the CON Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–0Wisam MamokaTKO (punches)FightStar Championship 18July 6, 201910:51 London, EnglandReturn to Bantamweight.
Win7–0John SpencerTKO (punches)UCMMA 59May 11, 201911:50 London, EnglandFeatherweight debut.
Win6–0Ricardo MoraisSubmission (rear-naked choke)UCMMA 57November 10, 201813:01 London, England
Win5–0Julien BouteixSubmission (rear-naked choke)Contenders Norwich 23April 28, 201813:22 Norwich, EnglandWon the CON Bantamweight Championship.
Win4–0Tony HallSubmission (guillotine choke)BAMMA 31September 15, 201721:42 London, England
Win3–0Oleksandr BilobrovakaTKO (punches)Celtic Gladiator 12May 20, 201711:33 Grays, England
Win2–0Ionut RaducanuSubmission (heel hook)UCMMA 48September 6, 20161N/A Romford, England
Win1–0Gino KroesTKO (elbows)Rise of Champions 2April 23, 201611:58 Romford, EnglandBantamweight debut.

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