Farid Basharat VS John Garza

Farid Basharat improved to 16-0 with a unanimous decision victory over John Garza (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) in a bantamweight contest at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas. Basharat's varied offensive game — mixing strikes to multiple levels with consistent grappling pressure — controlled the opening two rounds clearly on all three scorecards. The third round was more competitive, as Garza, stepping in as a short-notice replacement, pressed forward with sharp boxing and effective takedown defense that kept Basharat from pulling away. Basharat moves to 7-0 inside the Octagon with the win, extending his undefeated run among the bantamweight division's top prospects.