J. Basharad submitted O. Kahlon and won a contract with the UFC (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Last Tuesday night (26), the UFC promoted another episode of the Dana White Contender Series, a series that serves as a gateway for fighters to Ultimate. One of the biggest highlights of the night was Javid Basharat. The Afghan bantamweight dominated and submitted the Israeli Oron Kahlon, who had called him a “terrorist” the day before.
At the event's official weigh-in, the two athletes had an argument during the face-off. According to Basharat, the confusion started after Kahlon didn't make the agreed weight. While posing for official photos, Basharat was called a “terrorist” by his opponent and promised to give the answer in the octagon.
Promised and fulfilled. Javid Basharat He was superior throughout the fight and managed to win via guillotine submission in the third round. Furthermore, the Afghan impressed Dana White and won a contract with the UFC.
At 26, Javid Basharat He now has an undefeated record with 11 victories, six by submission and five by knockout. Oron Kahlon lost, in addition to the fight, his unbeaten career and probably his only chance to enter Ultimate. At 40 years old, the Israeli now has a record of 12 wins and one loss.
