The UFC finds itself in a flag controversy involving bantamweight fighter Farid Basharat, who faces uncertainty about carrying the Afghan flag into the ring. This issue follows the recent denial of Farid's brother, Javid Basharat, to display the Afghan flag, despite the UFC's lift on a general flag ban for fighters.

The complex geopolitical situation surrounding the unrecognized Taliban-led Afghan government has created a delicate balance for the UFC between sports and politics. Farid, undefeated with 11 wins, and Javid, boasting 13 wins, represent more than themselves, symbolizing their ancestral roots and community pride. Regardless of the UFC's decision, the Basharat brothers remain resilient, fighting with the spirit of their homeland in their hearts.