Nasrat Haqparast vs Chris Padilla Prediction 23 August 2026

The 30-year-old Afghan fighter Nasrat Haqparast has a professional record of 18 wins and 6 losses. He is a dedicated striker with a kickboxing base who prefers to fight on the feet. In his most recent bout, Haqparast lost to Quillan Salkilld by knockout, but before that he earned decision victories over Esteban Ribovics and Jared Gordon, as well as knocking out Jamie Mullarkey.

The 30-year-old American fighter Chris Padilla has a professional record of 17 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw. Padilla is an all-rounder with an emphasis on grappling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In his most recent bout, Chris fought to a draw against Markel Mederos, while previously earning victories over Ismael Bonfim, Jai Herbert, and Zhu Rong.

Haqparast will look to keep the fight standing, relying on his boxing technique and punching power. Padilla will attempt to take the fight to the ground, where he can use his advantage in wrestling technique. Nasrat's takedown defense will be a key factor in determining the winner of this bout. The Afghan fighter's greater experience against high-level opposition will allow him to secure the victory.

Nasrat Haqparast to Win at 1.86