Farid Basharat Biography: Girlfriend, Age, UFC, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Nationality, Instagram

Farid Basharat is an undefeated Afghan-born English mixed martial artist competing in the UFC bantamweight division.

Nicknamed “Ferocious,” he is known for his grappling prowess, submission finishes, and resilience, training at American Top Team while representing his refugee roots and Afghan heritage on the global stage.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Farid Basharat
• Stage Name: Farid Basharat
• Born: August 2, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Paktia Province, Afghanistan
• Nationality: British (Afghan-born)
• Ethnicity: Afghan
• Occupation: Mixed Martial Artist
• Height: 5’8″ (173 cm)
• Religion: Islam
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Basharat
• Siblings: Javid Basharat
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: None
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Farid Basharat is a mixed martial artist. He was born on August 2, 1997, in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. Raised by his parents known as Mr. and Mrs. Basharat.

His siblings include his older brother Javid Basharat, also a UFC fighter.

As a child refugee, Farid arrived in England with his mother from Afghanistan, reuniting with his father.

The family fled conflict, spending time in refugee circumstances before settling in the UK.

Details about his formal education are limited, though he began MMA training at age 15, driven by aspirations to become one of the world’s best fighters inspired by legends on TV. His ethnicity is Afghan. His religion is Islam.

Career

Farid Basharat first rose to prominence as an undefeated prospect in regional promotions before earning a UFC contract via Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS Season 6, Episode 8) in September 2022 with a unanimous decision win over Allan Begosso. He made his UFC debut on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285, defeating Da’Mon Blackshear by unanimous decision.

Subsequent wins include a first-round arm-triangle submission over Kleydson Rodrigues (UFC Fight Night, September 2023), unanimous decisions over Taylor Lapilus (January 2024), Victor Hugo (UFC 308, October 2024), Chris Gutierrez (UFC 320, October 2025), and a split decision over Jean Matsumoto (UFC Vegas 113, February 2026).

With a pro record of 15-0-0 (1 KO/TKO, 6 submissions, 8 decisions), he trains at American Top Team in Las Vegas and has highlighted his refugee journey and family support in interviews.

His brother Javid‘s parallel UFC career adds to the family’s representation of Afghan talent in MMA.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @faridbofficial

Personal Life

Farid Basharat, 28, is a mixed martial artist. He fled Afghanistan as a child refugee with his mother, reuniting with his father in England, where he grew up and began his fighting career. He now trains and fights out of Las Vegas, Nevada.

Details about his marital status or romantic relationships are unknown. He has no publicly known children.

He stands at 5’8″. He maintains a focus on his undefeated streak, family (including brother Javid), and advocacy for his Afghan roots through his platform.

Net Worth

Farid Basharat is a mixed martial artist. His net worth is estimated at $2 million USD.

His income primarily comes from UFC fight purses and performance bonuses, sponsorships, Dana White’s Contender Series earnings, regional MMA bouts prior to UFC, and social media influence with over 150,000 Instagram followers.

Filmography

• UFC 285 (2023) – vs. Da’Mon Blackshear
• UFC Fight Night (2023) – vs. Kleydson Rodrigues
• UFC Fight Night (2024) – vs. Taylor Lapilus
• UFC 308 (2024) – vs. Victor Hugo
• UFC 320 (2025) – vs. Chris Gutierrez
• UFC Vegas 113 (2026) – vs. Jean Matsumoto