After UFC London Exit, Haqparast Says ‘Dangerous Infection’ Could Have Moved to Brain

Just out of the doctor. It’s not a pink eye , it’s an dangerous infection which can go up to my brain and the virus could infect the brain. Back soon @UFCEurope @ufc pic.twitter.com/t5xsBr5r4L

Nasrat Haqparast was removed from a scheduled lightweight bout against Nad Narimani at UFC Fight Night 127 on Saturday due to what was described by promotion officials as an "infectious eye condition." Initial speculation, including that of UFC announcer John Gooden during the broadcast, was that Haqparast was afflicted by conjunctivitis, better known as “pink eye.