10 Incredible UFC Fights To Watch In January
7. Nasrat Haqparast Vs. Drew Dober - UFC 246
At this point in MMA, anybody who comes out of Tristar is going to be touted as big prospect, such is the high success rate of their team. It seems like the next big thing to arrive out of the Montreal-based gym is 24-year old German knockout artist, Nasrat Harparast.
Originally a young fighter with an abundance of pure, raw potential, Haqparast has had his skillset refined by Tristar head coach, Firas Zahabi. His last win, a knockout victory over grizzled veteran Joaquim Silva, proved that he was ready for a step-up in competition and Drew Dober is a solid next opponent for him.
Much like Silva, Dober is a good veteran, having fought in the UFC 13 times since his debut in 2013. He doesn't have a standout area to his game, but doesn't have any glaring weaknesses either. For a prospect like Haqparast, this will be a brilliant test of where he is in a stacked lightweight division as Dober will not be easy to beat in any facet.