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Work visa cleared
Haqparast has received his work visa in advance of his UFC 266 matchup against Dan Hooker on Saturday, Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
There was concern earlier in the week that Haqparast would be unable to travel to the United States for Saturdays' fight, but it now appears his social media pleas were successful. The weight cut will still be worth monitoring due to a late arrival, but the main roadblock is now out of the way. The lightweight fighter is listed as roughly a (+125) underdog as of Thursday morning.
There was concern earlier in the week that Haqparast would be unable to travel to the United States for Saturdays' fight, but it now appears his social media pleas were successful. The weight cut will still be worth monitoring due to a late arrival, but the main roadblock is now out of the way. The lightweight fighter is listed as roughly a (+125) underdog as of Thursday morning.
Possible visa issues
Haqparast disclosed Monday via his personal Twitter account that getting a work visa for his UFC 266 matchup against Dan Hooker would come down to the wire.
ANALYSIS
Hooker faced a similar problem with his visa leading up to the fight, but took to Twitter to lobby his embassy to expedite the process that will ultimately allow him to fight. Haqparast will now attempt to employ the same strategy that was successful for his opponent. In any case, it appears both fighters, if given proper clearance, will be arriving in Las Vegas for the event at the last minute. This will certainly make each weight cut worth monitoring. As of Tuesday afternoon, Haqparast is listed as a slight betting underdog of (+125) for the prelims matchup.
Hooker faced a similar problem with his visa leading up to the fight, but took to Twitter to lobby his embassy to expedite the process that will ultimately allow him to fight. Haqparast will now attempt to employ the same strategy that was successful for his opponent. In any case, it appears both fighters, if given proper clearance, will be arriving in Las Vegas for the event at the last minute. This will certainly make each weight cut worth monitoring. As of Tuesday afternoon, Haqparast is listed as a slight betting underdog of (+125) for the prelims matchup.
Returning in September
Haqparast (leg) will take on Dan Hooker at UFC 266 on Sept. 25, Cole Shelton of BJPenn.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Haqparast defeated Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in mid-March, but he sustained a left fibula injury that led to a six-month medical suspension. He's won five of his last seven fights and will take on Hooker, who lost to Michael Chandler via TKO (punches) at 2:30 of Round 1 at UFC 257 in January. Hooker has advantages in both height and reach.
Haqparast defeated Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in mid-March, but he sustained a left fibula injury that led to a six-month medical suspension. He's won five of his last seven fights and will take on Hooker, who lost to Michael Chandler via TKO (punches) at 2:30 of Round 1 at UFC 257 in January. Hooker has advantages in both height and reach.
Handed six month medical suspension
Haqparast is facing a potential six-month medical suspension unless he is able to get clearance from a doctor, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Haqparast will need clearance from an orthopedic doctor for a positive result from X-ray on a left fibula to rule out a subacute fracture or he will not be able to fight until Sept. 10. Haqparast is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafa Garcia last Saturday. He has won five of his last six fights.
Haqparast will need clearance from an orthopedic doctor for a positive result from X-ray on a left fibula to rule out a subacute fracture or he will not be able to fight until Sept. 10. Haqparast is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Rafa Garcia last Saturday. He has won five of his last six fights.
Easy gets by newcomer in Vegas
Haqparast defeated Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Haqparast continues to go about his business. He has won five of six dating back to October 2017. The only real knock on Nasrat during that span is that four of those five wins have come via decision. He's known for his heavy hands and did an excellent job of pounding the newcomer Garcia. Garcia tried to push the pace given he took this fight on extremely short notice, but Haqparast continued to string together combinations and get out of dodge before Garcia could return fire. The next step for the 25-year-old Haqparast is to put together a strong effort against a quality opponent. He should receive a bump in competition his next time out.
Haqparast continues to go about his business. He has won five of six dating back to October 2017. The only real knock on Nasrat during that span is that four of those five wins have come via decision. He's known for his heavy hands and did an excellent job of pounding the newcomer Garcia. Garcia tried to push the pace given he took this fight on extremely short notice, but Haqparast continued to string together combinations and get out of dodge before Garcia could return fire. The next step for the 25-year-old Haqparast is to put together a strong effort against a quality opponent. He should receive a bump in competition his next time out.