Rogan Slams Ufc’s Basharat Cut as Dana White Clarifies Remarks

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Joe Rogan criticized the UFC’s decision to cut undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat, arguing that winning should remain fighters’ priority.

MMA Fighting - UFC CEO Dana White discussed Basharat’s roster departure and later clarified his remarks about why fighters’ contracts may not be renewed.

MMA Fighting - Farid Basharat had a 7-0 record in the UFC and was ranked among the promotion’s bantamweights when he was removed from the roster.

MMA Fighting - Movsar Evloev was 10-0 in the UFC and scheduled to fight Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title.

MMA Fighting - Basharat denied turning down fights or being difficult to work with.

WHAT:

MMA Fighting - The UFC did not renew Basharat’s contract, and he was removed from the roster.

MMA Fighting - White said there was “definitely a reason” when a fighter’s contract is not renewed.

MMA Fighting - At a UFC 333 press conference, White clarified: “When I was talking about why some guys get released, or their contracts don’t get renewed, I was just saying in general. I wasn’t pointing him out, specifically.”

MMA Fighting - White’s clarification came after he was asked whether Evloev should worry about his job.

MMA Fighting - Six of Basharat’s seven UFC wins came by decision; Evloev had won all 10 of his UFC fights by decision.

WHERE:

MMA Fighting - White made his clarification at a UFC 333 press conference.

WHY:

MMA Fighting - Some fans and Basharat believed the UFC’s decision may reflect a growing preference for action fighters.

HOW:

MMA Fighting - White said he had seen Basharat on Instagram and explained that his earlier remarks about releases and non-renewals were general, not directed specifically at Basharat.

The UFC has removed undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat from its roster after declining to renew his contract, despite his seven wins in the promotion. Six of those victories came by decision, prompting speculation among fans and Basharat that the UFC may increasingly favor more action-oriented fighters. Basharat denied turning down bouts or being difficult to work with. UFC CEO Dana White said there was “definitely a reason” when a fighter’s contract isn’t renewed, but later clarified that he was speaking generally, not specifically about Basharat. White made the clarification at a UFC 333 press conference after being asked whether Movsar Evloev should worry about his job. Evloev is undefeated in 10 UFC fights, all won by decision, and is scheduled to challenge Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title. Commentator Joe Rogan criticized the UFC’s decision, saying fighters’ priority should remain winning.