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Nasrat Haqparast Reacts to Submission Loss at UFC Sacramento

Nasrat Haqparast lost to Chris Padilla via an arm-triangle choke with one second left in the third round at UFC Sacramento. Haqparast says the fight's ending was confusing and believes it should have gone to the judges' scorecards. Padilla, after his sixth straight UFC win, called out Jim Miller in his post-fight interview.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 23–24, 2026 Published 1d ago

A Dramatic Finish at UFC Sacramento

Nasrat Haqparast has broken his silence following a heartbreaking submission loss to Chris Padilla on the preliminary card at UFC Sacramento. Haqparast, who lost the first two rounds on the judges' scorecards after Padilla outstruck him, was finished with an arm-triangle choke with just one second left in the third and final round. The submission, which came in vicious fashion, marked Padilla's sixth straight UFC win and Haqparast's second consecutive stoppage loss.

Haqparast's Reaction

Taking to Instagram after the fight, Haqparast expressed gratitude and confusion about the finish. "Alhamdullilah for everything. Last night I felt great and confident we will get the win… but unfortunately we lost the fight in the last seconds, the ending was a bit confusing with the bell ring and it should've gone to the scorecards decision. But this is the reality of the highest level in the world and I know Allah is the best planner," he wrote.

The loss drops the 31-year-old's UFC record to 10-6 and comes on the heels of a head-kick stoppage loss to Salkilld in his previous fight. While Haqparast remains a solid fighter in the lightweight division, the two straight finishes have raised concerns about his trajectory. The UFC matchmakers may look to give him a significant downgrade in opposition next, potentially facing a younger talent coming off Dana White's Contender Series.

Padilla's Callout

Padilla, who improved his UFC record to 5-0-1, used his post-fight interview with Heidi Androl to target a childhood hero. "I need Jim Miller, man," Padilla said. "You know, it's a veteran, man. He's been in the game for a really long time. I watched him growing up as a little maggot. So, I just want that, you know what I'm saying? I want fights that are going to give me that little tingle."

Jim Miller, the UFC's all-time wins leader with 28 victories, debuted in the promotion in 2008 and has made 47 UFC appearances. The 42-year-old, who submitted Jared Gordon in May, has stated his desire to reach 50 UFC appearances before retiring. Padilla closed his callout by declaring that a new generation is rising in the lightweight division. Whether Miller accepts the challenge remains to be seen, but the matchup would pit an unbeaten UFC prospect against one of the sport's most durable veterans, according to Yardbarker.

How each outlet told it

Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC

Framing: The headline focuses on Haqparast's reaction to the loss, emphasizing his perspective, while omitting Padilla's post-fight callout. — Sympathetic to Haqparast, noting his 'crossroads' and 'decline.' Example: 'it has to be concerning... putting him at a crossroads in his MMA career.'

Facts Included:

Nasrat Haqparast lost to Chris Padilla by submission (arm-triangle choke) on the preliminary card at UFC Sacramento.
Haqparast lost the first two rounds on judges' scorecards after Padilla outstruck him.
Padilla finished Haqparast with one second left in the third and final round.
This was Padilla's sixth straight UFC win; Haqparast's second straight stoppage loss.
Haqparast's Instagram reaction: 'Alhamdullilah for everything. Last night I felt great and confident we will get the win… but unfortunately we lost the fight in the last seconds, the ending was a bit confusing with the bell ring and it should've gone to the scorecards decision. But this is the reality of the highest level in the world and I know Allah is the best planner.'
Haqparast's UFC record dropped to 10-6 after the loss.
Haqparast was previously finished via head kick by Salkilld in his last fight.
The article speculates that Haqparast may face a lower-level opponent next, possibly from Dana White's Contender Series.
Haqparast is 31 years old.

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Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC

Framing: The headline centers on Padilla's callout of Jim Miller, framing the story around Padilla's future while downplaying Haqparast's perspective. — Respectful toward both fighters, with a tone that highlights Padilla's ambition and Miller's legacy. Example: 'a new generation is rising.'

Facts Included:

Chris Padilla submitted Nasrat Haqparast with an arm-triangle choke late in the third round at UFC Sacramento.
Padilla improved his UFC record to 5-0-1.
Padilla called out Jim Miller in his post-fight interview with Heidi Androl.
Padilla said: 'I need Jim Miller, man. ... He's been in the game for a really long time. I watched him growing up as a little maggot.' (Note: actual quote uses 'little maggot' — the source text says 'little maggot', but the same quote in the other Heavy article says 'little maggot' – I'll use the quote as provided: 'I used to watch him growing up as a little maggot.').
Jim Miller is the UFC's all-time wins leader with 28 victories.
Jim Miller debuted in 2008 and has 47 UFC appearances.
Miller submitted Jared Gordon in May and wants to reach 50 UFC appearances.
Miller is 42 years old.
The article notes Miller owns 28 UFC victories, more than any fighter in company history.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimChris Padilla defeated Nasrat Haqparast via submission (arm-triangle choke) in the third round at UFC Sacramento.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimPadilla finished Haqparast with one second left in the third round.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimHaqparast lost the first two rounds on the judges' scorecards after Padilla outstruck him.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimPadilla extended his unbeaten UFC streak to six fights with the win.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimPadilla's UFC record is 5-0-1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimHaqparast's loss to Padilla was his second straight stoppage loss.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimHaqparast's UFC record dropped to 10-6 after the loss to Padilla.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimIn his previous fight, Haqparast was finished via head kick by Salkilld.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimHaqparast wrote on Instagram: "Alhamdullilah for everything. Last night I felt great and confident we will get the win… but unfortunately we lost the fight in the last seconds, the ending was a bit confusing with the bell ring and it should've gone to the scorecards decision. But this is the reality of the highest level in the world and I know Allah is the best planner."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimHaqparast is 31 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
ClaimChris Padilla called out Jim Miller in his post-fight interview with Heidi Androl.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimPadilla said: "I need Jim Miller, man. ... I watched him growing up as a little maggot."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimJim Miller is the UFC's all-time wins leader with 28 victories.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimJim Miller debuted in the UFC in 2008.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
ClaimJim Miller has made 47 UFC appearances.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
ClaimJim Miller submitted Jared Gordon in May.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC, Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimJim Miller is 42 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
ClaimJim Miller has stated he wants to reach 50 UFC appearances before retiring.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Yardbarker as of Aug 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
ClaimPadilla has gone undefeated in his six UFC fights, going 5-0-1 since entering the UFC in 2024.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC
ClaimDating back to 2022, Padilla is on a nine-fight unbeaten streak, going 8-0-1 since his last loss.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Heavy. as of Aug 23, 2026, 5:18 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: Heavy., Yardbarker 20 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24