Overview
- The Australian stopped Haqparast via right head‑kick knockout at 2:30 of Round 1 on the UFC 321 prelims at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
- Haqparast was rendered unconscious with visible leg twitching and received several minutes of medical attention before regaining his feet.
- Dana White said Haqparast was healthy afterward, and the veteran later posted that he will return stronger.
- Salkilld accepted the bout on roughly 10 days’ notice and said he wants a top‑15 opponent next.
- The victory moved Salkilld to 3‑0 in the UFC and earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus, ending Haqparast’s five‑fight win streak.