Nasrat Haqparast advocates for UFC Morocco event after big knockout

LAS VEGAS – If the UFC is critical about going to Africa, Nasrat Haqparast says look no additional than Morocco for the continental debut.

Following his UFC Fight Night 233 knockout of Jamie Mullarkey (17-7 MMA, 5-5 UFC) on the UFC Apex, Haqparast (16-5 MMA, 8-4 UFC) didn’t name for an opponent or occasion date. A North African location was all that was on his thoughts.

“I don’t have one thing in my thoughts like a selected date,” Haqparast informed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention. “However I actually want for the UFC to come back to Morocco. Morocco is like my second house now. We’ve got an excellent infrastructure. We’ve got all the things wanted for the UFC (to go) there for the primary UFC occasion in Africa. Truly, the FIFA World Cup, the largest sporting occasion on the planet is coming to Morocco in 2030 and I feel it’s the suitable time for the UFC to make the transfer to Africa.

Whereas no UFC Africa occasion or perhaps a timeline has been revealed but, UFC CEO Dana White has long been adamant it’s within the promotion’s plans.

For Haqparast, there isn’t any higher time than the current.

“Let’s say the start to center of the 12 months in Morocco could be superb,” Haqparast mentioned. “Let’s say if the UFC would need to put me as a headliner, it’d be significantly appreciated. However I feel it’s the suitable time for the UFC to come back to Morocco.”

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