5 Things You Might Not Know About Nasrat Haqparast

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Nasrat Haqparast’s talents are obvious, but they have yet to translate to sustained momentum in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As a result, the jury remains out on his true ceiling.

The promising 27-year-old will attempt to take another step forward in his development when he meets former two-division King of the Cage champion Bobby Green in a UFC 271 lightweight showcase on Saturday at the Toyota Center in Houston. Haqparast has pieced together a 5-3 record since he joined the UFC roster in 2017. However, he finds himself on the rebound…