Using the latest UFC 293 odds, as well as industry-leading tools, we’re set to make our Nasrat Haqparast-Landon Quinones pick and prediction.
In the men’s lightweight division, Nasrat Haqparast takes on Landon Quinones as a -480 favorite. Haqparast had his last two fights canceled, but he is coming off a win over John Makdessi last September. Quinones, the UFC newcomer most recently defeated Yemi Oduwole in Titan FC in November of last year. However, he also fought on the Ultimate Fighter, where he was submitted by Jason Knight in the opening round.
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Nasrat Haqparast-Landon Quinones Pick and Prediction
Best UFC 293 Picks: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Landon Quinones Odds
Nasrat Haqparast: Opened -400, Now -480 | Landon Quinones: Opened +300, Now +350
Haqparast has a kickboxing background, and he boasts nine knockout victories in his 14 career wins. In his losses, Haqparast has been knocked out once and submitted twice. Now 3-3 in his last six, Haqparast has failed to take the next step in his UFC career, losing to Drew Dober, Dan Hooker and Bobby Green in that span. He lands 5.06 significant strikes per minute in the Octagon while absorbing 4.72 behind 65% striking defense. Haqparast rarely looks to grapple, but he defends takedowns at 78% overall.
Quinones has a 7-1 professional record with five knockouts and one submission. He prefers to stand and strike with opponents, which should set this fight up as a standing affair. He has an incredibly weak strength of schedule, explaining the wide odds in this contest.
It seems the UFC simply feels bad for Haqparast after the numerous cancellations. Outside of a random strike clipping Haqparast, Quinones has few paths to victory. For those scared off by the -480 odds, Haqparast is +160 to win by knockout/TKO.
Best UFC 293 Pick: Nasrat Haqparast -480, Haqparast by KO/TOK +160
