Nasrat Haqparast vs Thibault Gouti — Fight recap

Nasrat Haqparast defeated Thibault Gouti by unanimous decision in Round 3 at 5:00, completing a measured striking performance at UFC Fight Night in Moncton. Haqparast landed 124 of 256 significant strikes for 48% accuracy, while Gouti connected on 78 of 284 at just 27%.

The southpaw repeatedly found his range with straight punches and combinations, producing the fight’s only knockdown and building a clear advantage in head strikes, 98 to 56. Although neither lightweight completed a takedown, Haqparast still recorded 2:56 of control time, using pressure and positioning to keep Gouti reacting near the perimeter.

Gouti remained active and targeted the legs effectively, landing eight of nine attempts, but his higher output did not translate into comparable accuracy or damage. The matchup developed as a stand-up contest rather than a striker-versus-grappler battle, with Haqparast controlling distance, cage geography, and the cleaner exchanges across three rounds.

The win strengthened Haqparast’s position in the UFC lightweight division.