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Quillan Salkilld defeated Nasrat Haqparast via knockout (head kick) at 2:30 of Round 1 during the preliminary card of UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane on October 25, 2025, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Fight Summary
- Late Notice Entry: Quillan Salkilld accepted the matchup on just 10 to 11 days’ notice, stepping up as a late replacement against the surging veteran.
- Early Striking Exchange: Before the finish, Nasrat Haqparast found success with his boxing, landing 10 out of 13 significant strikes as both fighters engaged at distance.
- The Climax: Salkilld threw a devastating right high kick that traveled over Haqparast’s defensive guard.
- The Knockout: The impact instantly knocked Haqparast unconscious before he hit the canvas, leaving him on the floor for several minutes in a scary scene.
- The Aftermath: The thunderous kick broke Salkilld’s foot upon impact, though he still secured a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
- Viral Commentary: The moment went viral due to the comical timing of lead announcer Jon Anik, who blurted out a factoid about Haqparast’s parents owning a bakery exactly as the knockout landed.