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A lightweight bout between Nasrat Haqparast and Esteban Ribovics will go down on the main card of UFC Veags 103 later tonight (March 1) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Haqparast (17-5) is on a dream run. The Morrocan has been unbeaten since September 2022 and boasts a four-fight win streak. The 29-year-old was last seen in a unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon. A win this weekend might land him a ranked opponent in his next fight.
A Dana White's Contender Series 2022 breakout, Ribovics (14-1) has been on a tear in the promotion following his debut loss. 'El Gringo' is currently on a three-fight win streak, most recently beating the highly touted Daniel Zellhuber via a split decision.
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Ribovics is a -258 favorite for the match-up with Haqparast as a +210 underdog. The main card of UFC Vegas 103 is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.
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Check out the full fighter face-offs for the event below:
UFC Vegas 103: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics
Round 1
Ribovics opens up with leg kicks. Haqparast returns fire with a crips 1-2. The Moroccan is employing a cautious approach, being measured with each strike. A left hand by Haqparast opens up his opponent's lips.
A liver shot stuns Ribovics. The Argentinian is finding it hard to deal with his opponent's boxing. While 'El Gringo' is trying to get his offensive going, mixing up his punches with high kicks, the strike seems to have little effect on Haqparast.
Our score: 10-9 Haqparast, Haqparast 10-9 overall.
Round 2
Ribovics is using kicks to the midsection to disrupt his opponent's rhythm. A huge right hand lands clean for Haqparast. While he is getting hit with numerous power shots, it doesn't seem like the damage has caught up to the Argentinian.
Ribovic's combinations splits his opponent's guard. A right hand by 'El Gringo' momentarilly stuns Haqparast. While the Morrocan is landing at a higher clip, his shots seem to lack the same pop as his opponent's.
Haqparats is clinical with teap kicks and his left hand. Ribovics catches his opponent with a left hook in the dying second of the round.
Our score: 10-9 Haqparast, Haqparast 20-18 overall.
Round 3
Both fighters land in the pocket. Ribovics has dialed up his work rate. Haqparats also has increased his clip rate to avoid getting overwhelmed. 'El Gringo' lands a powerful left hand and Haqparast eats it without issue.
A knee strike to the head stuns Haqparast. The Morrocan's face is busted up. He forces a level change. Riboivcs sprawls out of position. Haqparast connects with a left hand of the break.
Both fighters connect with Haqparast landing the cleaner strikes. Ribovics wobbles his opponent with a high kick in the dying seconds of the round. What a fight!
Our score: 10-9 Ribovics, Haqparast 29-28 overall.
Official decision: Nasrat Haqparast def. Esteban Ribovics via split decision. (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Post fight: Haqparast calls out Renato Moicano during his post-fight interview.
Check out the official decision below:
