Overview
- Official result: Salkilld defeated Haqparast by knockout at 2:30 of Round 1 after a right high kick landed flush.
- Haqparast was unconscious for several minutes and received immediate care; he later stood, and Dana White said he was healthy afterward.
- The loss ends Haqparast’s five-fight UFC winning streak, while Salkilld improves to 3-0 in the promotion and 10-1 overall.
- Commentators and peers hailed the finish as a KO-of-the-year contender, with Daniel Cormier calling it one of the nastiest head-kick knockouts.
- The UFC confirmed Salkilld received a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, and the lightweight asked for a ranked opponent next.