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Dana White shrugs off UFC not re-signing 7-0 Farid Basharat: 'There’s definitely a reason'

UFC CEO Dana White addressed his promotion’s decision not to re-sign undefeated bantamweight Farid Basharat following Saturday night's UFC Edmonton event. Basharat (16-0) went 7-0 during his UFC tenure but was controversially not offered a new contract this week after completing his previous deal with the promotion. Asked about the decision at Saturday's post-fight press conference, White said there are several reasons why the UFC might choose not to re-sign a fighter and alluded to potential issues behind the scenes with the promotion’s matchmakers.

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