Javid Basharat is an English bantamweight UFC fighter from Afghanistan. A former refugee sportsman, he has emerged as a bright star with his winning record in the early days of his professional life and dynamism in fighting and has become an inspiration to sportsmen across the world.
Born on 7th September 1995 in war-torn Afghanistan, Javid Basharat's life took a dramatic turn when his family fled the country as refugees. At the age of five, he moved to England with his mother and younger brother, Farid Basharat, to be reunited with their father.
CAPTION: From struggle to success—Javid’s journey is inspiring. SOURCE: Instagram Beginning a new life in another country did not turn out to be simple, but Javid's resilience and grit saw him thrive. His personal history from being a refugee to becoming a professional fighter is a reflection of his resolve and indomitable spirit.
Javid's journey in martial arts began at the age of 13 after being inspired by Rohullah Nikpai, an Afghan taekwondo Olympic medalist. Being inspired to see someone from his nation excel encouraged him to take up the sport for self-defense and discipline.
In no time, Javid's interest in martial arts turned into a passion, and soon he discovered mixed martial arts (MMA). Training under London Shootfighters, he discovered that MMA was the perfect stage for his energy and determination.
Javid began his professional MMA career in April 2016 with a highlight-reel TKO of Gino Kroes. He built on this with a streak of undefeated bouts on the English regional circuit, again demonstrating his natural talent and earning the nickname "The Snow Leopard" for himself.
CAPTION: No losses, no limits—just pure dominance. SOURCE: Instagram During the latter half of 2018, he progressed to claim the CON Bantamweight Championship title and defended it successfully, rendering him known as one of the best European prospects available.
Javid competed in Dana White's Contender Series in October 2021 with everything at stake. Up against Oron Kahlon, who was making headlines for taunting him as a "terrorist," Javid remained calm under pressure and let his action speak. He submitted Kahlon with a guillotine choke in the third round, ultimately earning not only a UFC contract but widespread acclaim for being able to remain composed and for his technical skill.
Javid Basharat fought in his UFC octagon debut on March 11, 2022, against Trevin Jones at UFC Fight Night 203. In a hard-fought bout, he won via unanimous decision to become one of the world's top fighters.
CAPTION: First UFC fight, same undefeated mindset. SOURCE: Instagram He then defeated Tony Gravely and Mateus Mendonça in lopsided wins to become one of the rising stars of the bantamweight division.
Every warrior encounters challenges, and so does Javid. In October 2023 at UFC 294, his fight against Victor Henry was stopped due to an accidental groin kick and declared a no-contest. Then on March 2, 2024, he had his very first professional defeat courtesy of Aiemann Zahabi via unanimous decision. Javid remains true to getting better and is now preparing for his next challenge with Ricky Simón on February 22, 2025.
Javid is known for his brutal fighting style that combines punching accuracy with grappling ability. With five knockout wins and six submissions, he has built himself as a well-rounded threat in the octagon. His capacity to adapt in the heat of battle makes him an unpredictable fighter—a fact that has been demonstrated respect by fighters and fans.
Javid Basharat's record is an impressive 16 fights: 14 wins (5 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 3 decisions), one loss (decision), and one no-contest.
CAPTION: Dominance documented, history in the making. SOURCE: Instagram Not only does his record reflect his skill, but it also reflects highly on his dedication to continuing to grow as an athlete.
Javid does not have company in his fight with the UFC—he has a younger brother named Farid Basharat who is also making waves for the organization. They both are taking Afghan talent to the global stage and encouraging many young athletes of the same lineage to chase their ambitions without fear of reprisals.
Javid's story is not one of struggle only—it's a story of victory and barrier-breaking. As one of the first Afghan-born fighters to ever compete in the UFC, he has also become a source of inspiration for refugees and up-and-coming athletes worldwide. His life reminds us to be hopeful that regardless of your circumstances or challenges, you can be great through determination and hard work.
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