Esteban Ribovics vs Nasrat Haqparast — Fight recap

Nasrat Haqparast defeated Esteban Ribovics via split decision after three rounds on March 1, 2025, in a striking-heavy matchup where efficiency proved decisive. Ribovics landed 147 significant strikes at 33% accuracy, controlling the volume with 433 total strikes attempted, but Haqparast's precision output—135 significant strikes at 49%—proved more impactful in the judges' eyes.

Haqparast demonstrated superior striking economy, particularly in the body where he converted 26 of 34 attempts compared to Ribovics' 17 of 27. The Afghan-born lightweight also secured one takedown in five attempts and accumulated 49 seconds of control time, though neither fighter engaged in submission attempts.

Referee Jason Herzog oversaw a technical bout where Haqparast's cleaner combinations and higher striking percentage offset Ribovics' volume advantage across three five-minute rounds. The split decision result suggests competitive rounds, but Haqparast's efficiency keeps him relevant in the lightweight rankings conversation.