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Javid Basharat is headed to the PFL. | Getty/UFC
Javid Basharat is among of host of new additions to the Professional Fighters League roster.
The league on Wednesday announced the addition of 18 athletes from nine weight classes and 14 countries. Basharat and fellow UFC veteran Daniel Marcos, whose signing was already reported, are among the most notable newcomers.
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Basharat went 4-2 with one no contest over the course of seven Octagon appearances after earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series. “The Snow Leopard” last competed at UFC Fight Night 266 on Feb. 7, when he took a unanimous verdict over Gianni Vazquez.
“At PFL, we are constantly growing and evolving our roster to ensure it remains one of the best and most competitive in the world,” PFL CEO John Martin said in a release. “With 18 new fighters announced today with some really hot prospects, we know the MMA industry will recognize our intent of continuing to scout, build, and match elite fighters in the cage and see who is the best in the world.”
New PFL Signings
Leon Hill, welterweight
Lucero Acosta, flyweight
Moustapha Diakhate, light heavyweight
Valeria Ramirez, strawweight
Cassio Junior, lightweight
Javid Basharat , bantamweight
Roland Dunlap, light heavyweight
Avery Guidebeck, lightweight
Ilian Bouafia middleweight
Trukon Carson, welterweight
Brandon Brachet, lightweight
Max Metzgar, lightweight
Daniel Marcos, bantamweight
Hasan Mezhiev, heavyweight
Jonathan Piersma, welterweight
Marina Merchuk, strawweight
Felipe Oliveira, featherweight
Zach Nishimwe, heavyweight
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