Some guys, they only train six or seven weeks for their fight, to get in shape, but that’s why I love Tristar so much and think Georges St-Pierre is such a good role model for the sport — he’s coming to the gym twice a day and he’s retired. ... UFC Vegas 6: Nasrat Haqparast Post-fight Interview Watch Nasrat Haqparast backstage after his victory at UFC Vegas 6. Mohammad Nasrat Haqparast (born August 22, 1995) is a German mixed martial artist (MMA) of Afghan descent who currently competes in the Lightweight division in the UFC. “The only thing I don’t like about my training camps is that I’m far away from my family,” added Hasparast, who returns home to Germany following each fight and made a special note to thank his uncle, Bariz Soofi, for all the support he provides him and his family. “That’s a little hard, but I love everything about the fight so much, deep in my heart, and that’s why I’m never nervous because I embrace it.”. I didn’t cheat on my training or skip anything. “In my opinion, everybody in the UFC is good,” said Haqparast, prefacing his thoughts on Silva. Follow the rise of Jan Blachowicz as he made his way through the ranks to a light heavyweight title shot against Dominick Reyes at UFC 253. With the injury that scuttled his fight with Makdessi long since healed and eight months worth of improvements in the books since his last outing, Haqparast is eager to make the walk to the Octagon for the fourth time this weekend and prove to everyone that he’s definitely a name to remember in the talent-rich lightweight division. I have the best coaches. Nasrat Haqparast stats, fight results, news and more. Two people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie on Tuesday but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. 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Nasrat Haqparast vs Alexander Munoz UFC Vegas 6 Fight Video Part 1 Watch UFC Fight Night 174 Apex Free Live Stream Replay Nasrat Haqparast of Germany punches Thibault Gouti of France in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Avenir Centre on October 27, 2018 in … I enjoy everything about fighting and my training camp, even the weight cut. In honor of Khamzat Chimaev's 10 day turnaround for his fight against Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas, we look back at the Top 5 fastest turnarounds in UFC history. LAS VEGAS —Nasrat Haqparast may be drawing a newcomer, but that doesn’t mean he’s looking past him. “I don’t like to give predictions; I don’t like to say, ‘I’m going to finish him; this or that.’ The only thing I know is that I am going to be victorious because I did everything in my power possible to prepare for this fight. | UFC on ESPN+37 matchmaker. “You cannot train more than I did. Rising UFC Newark Star Feeling Confident After Extensive Pre-Fight Training, Nasrat Haqparast of Germany punches Thibault Gouti of France in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Avenir Centre on October 27, 2018 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Newark United States, Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved, Antonina Shevchenko Set To Fulfill Her Plan. On one hand, Haqparast came out on the wrong side of the results. Breaking news, career stats, biographical information, and media for Nasrat Haqparast (This fight with) Joaquim is going to be Fight of the Night.”. Haqparast (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) faces Alex Munoz Saturday at UFC on ESPN+ 32, which takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.. After scoring three-straight wins over Thibault Gouti, Marc Diakiese, and Joaquim Silva, Haqparast saw his momentum take a hit when he was stopped by Drew … If you fight for yourself, to bring the best performance you can on that night, that’s different and that’s why I don’t feel any pressure. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Prudential Center, 2 months ago; 2704 views; That attitude and approach is the type of outlook that can lead a young, talented fighter to make major developmental leaps between appearances. Haqparast has heard the comments, acknowledges the two look similar and obviously was having a little fun with the MMA community and steering into the joke by posing with Gastelum and posting the photo on his social media channels in advance of the former TUF winner’s epic interim title clash with Israel Adesanya in April. A professional since 2012, he first appeared on the Octagon with German-based promotion We Love MMA. “For me, the improvement is the most important thing,” Hasparast added.