UFC lightweight contenders Chris Padilla and Nasrat Haqparast are looking to return to the win column, as they are set to face each other at UFC Sacramento on Saturday inside Golden 1 Center.
Despite dropping his previous fight, Haqparast enters the match as the slight betting favorite with -115 UFC odds. Meanwhile, Padilla, who had a draw in his most recent bout, will be the slight betting underdog with -105 odds.
UFC Sacramento: Chris Padilla vs. Nasrat Haqparast Fight Odds
- Chris Padilla: -105
- Nasrat Haqparast: -115
UFC Sacramento: Chris Padilla vs. Nasrat Haqparast: Tale of the Tape
| Chris Padilla | Nasrat Haqparast | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 30 |
| Height | 5’9” | 5’10” |
| Reach | 74 inches | 72 inches |
| Leg Reach | 39 inches | 41 inches |
| Record | 17-6-1 | 18-6 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Muay Thai |
| Finishing Rate | 71% | 56% |
UFC Sacramento: Chris Padilla vs. Nasrat Haqparast: Prediction
With the constant forward-pressure and more variety of strikes, I predict a unanimous decision win for Padilla over Haqparast. Padilla is a very measured fighter who effectively presses opponents against the cage.
Both fighters have a high guard to defend strikes from opponents, but Padilla’s calf kicks are one of his best weapons, and he uses it as his starting point of attack. I think he’ll use this a lot to open up opportunities up top against Haqparast.
Furthermore, Padilla can use his elite Thai clinch to fire vicious knees to Haqparast’s body. But the durability and toughness of Haqparast will allow him to survive the barrage of punches and kicks from Padilla.
Chris Padilla’s Recent Fight Results
Padilla was the former Up Next Fighting titleholder before signing with the UFC in 2024. In five appearances inside the octagon, he recorded four wins against James Llontop, Rongzhu, Jai Herbert, and Ismael Bonfim, while his match with MarQuel Mederos ended in a draw.
Nasrat Haqparast’s Recent Fight Results
Haqparast has been with the UFC since 2017. He has won four of his last five fights under the promotion. His victories were over Landon Quinones, Jamie Mullarkey, Jared Gordon, and Esteban Ribovics. Haqparast’s lone defeat during this stretch was to Quillan Salkilld.
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