Farid Basharat reveals he’s competing at UFC 329 on final fight of his contract: ‘It’s a gamble’

Farid Basharat, a top-ranked bantamweight contender from Afghanistan, has revealed he will compete at UFC 329 on the final fight of his current contract. The fight is scheduled for July 2026, and Basharat is hoping the performance will earn him a new deal with the UFC. He has described the situation as 'a gamble,' acknowledging the risk of fighting out his contract without a guaranteed extension.