Ten days prior to UFC 321, Quillan Salkilld had no fight scheduled, yet he delivered a potential knockout of the year with a devastating head kick that laid Nasrat Haqparast out cold. This match, which concluded the preliminary bouts, saw Salkilld, fighting out of an orthodox stance, execute a perfect kick that struck Haqparast directly on the temple, sending him crashing face-first to the mat, twitching. The response from the UFC community was enthusiastic, amplifying the concern for Haqparast’s well-being as he remained unresponsive for moments but was later seen standing after the fight.

AS CLEAN OF A HEAD KICK YOU’LL SEE 😮‍💨
What a KO from Quillan Salkilld! #UFC321 pic.twitter.com/HT16O13qf2 — UFC (@ufc) October 25, 2025

Salkilld’s victory not only marks a significant achievement in his career, advancing him to a record of 3-0 in the UFC, but also likely earns him a bonus for performance. Meanwhile, this loss halted Haqparast’s five-fight winning streak, the longest of his career.