Javid Basharat Record: 16-2-0

UFC rise and a tough stretch

Basharat opened his UFC run with a statement, outpointing veteran Trevin Jones over three rounds in March 2022. He followed with a unanimous-decision win over the experienced Tony Gravely in September 2022, then handed unbeaten Brazilian Mateus Mendonça his first professional loss in January 2023 to push his overall record to a perfect mark. His momentum stalled at UFC 294 in October 2023, when a bout with Victor Henry was ruled a no contest after an accidental groin kick. The first real adversity of his career followed: a unanimous-decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi in March 2024 and, more jarringly, a first-round knockout against Ricky Simón in February 2025, the first stoppage defeat of his life.

Back in the win column

Rather than fade, Basharat regrouped and returned to form in February 2026, taking a hard-fought unanimous decision over Gianni Vazquez to halt his two-fight skid and reaffirm his standing among the bantamweight contenders. The win underlined the toughness and adaptability that had defined his climb in the first place.

Fighting style

Basharat is a genuinely complete bantamweight whose 15-2 record reflects a 73% finish rate, with his stoppages split between five knockouts and six submissions. On the feet he blends technical boxing with Muay Thai kicks, and on the mat he is a dangerous grappler with a particular fondness for chokes, having closed out fights with guillotines, D'Arce chokes, rear-naked chokes and a heel hook across his career. His pressure and volume serve him well in the deeper waters of three rounds, as his UFC decision wins show, though the knockout loss to Simón exposed that his chin can be tested when an opponent finds him clean. At his best, he is a measured, multifaceted finisher who can win a fight in any phase.

Career highlights

• Undefeated path to the UFC — submitted the perfect 16-0 Oron Kahlon on the 2021 Contender Series to earn his contract, arriving in the promotion with a spotless professional record.
• Spoiled an unbeaten prospect — handed Brazil's then-10-0 Mateus Mendonça his first career loss in January 2023, his third straight UFC victory.
• Resilient bounce-back — rebounded from the first two losses of his career to beat Gianni Vazquez in 2026, proving his durability and staying power at 135 pounds.