Nasrat Haqparast


Mohammad Nasrat Haqparast is a German mixed martial artist of Afghan descent who currently competes in the Lightweight division in the UFC.

Background

Haqparast was born in Germany to Afghan parents who came as refugees from Afghanistan. He attended kickboxing classes as his parents believed he was overweight at fourteen years old. Instead, Haqparast joined an MMA class and decided to be an MMA fighter after witnessing a sparring session in the room next to the kickboxing class.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Haqparast started his professional MMA career since 2012 and amassed a record of 8-1 before signed by UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Haqparast made his UFC debut on October 21, 2017 against Marcin Held, replacing injured Teemu Packalen at. He lost the fight via a controversial unanimous decision.
Haqparast was scheduled to face Alex Reyes on March 17, 2018 at. However, on March 8, it was reported that Alex Reyes pulled out of the fight due to injury and he was replaced by Nad Narimani. The bout was scrapped on the day of the event as Haqparast was deemed unfit to fight by the medical team due to an infectious eye condition.
His next fight came on July 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134 against Marc Diakiese. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Haqparast faced Thibault Gouti on October 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 138. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Haqparast was expected to face John Makdessi on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 148. However, on March 13, 2019, it was reported that Haqparast was pulled from the bout due to injury.
Haqparast faced on August 3, 2019 Joaquim Silva on UFC on ESPN 5. He won the fight via knockout in the second round. The win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus award.
Haqparast faced Drew Dober on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Haqparast is scheduled to face Alexander Muñoz on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.

Championships and accomplishments

Haqparast was a mechanical engineering student at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences.
When Haqparast made his UFC debut he was dubbed as the mini Kelvin Gastelum due to looking so much alike, this results in many media outlets covering their fighting style often.

Mixed martial arts record