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UFC fighter Farid Basharat beats Brazilian opponent

Afghanistan’s mixed martial artist Farid Basharat defeated Brazil’s Jean Matsumoto by decision in a closely contested bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, extending his unbeaten professional record.

Basharat won after a hard-fought fight that went to the judges’ scorecards, edging his Brazilian opponent on points.

The victory marked Basharat’s 15th straight win without a loss in his professional career and further strengthened his standing within the UFC ranks.