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Quillan Salkilld’s Viral UFC 321 Head-Kick KO Propels Rise as Suspected Foot Fracture Clouds Next Step

He is angling for a ranked opponent on the UFC’s planned Australia return, pending medical clearance.

Overview

  • The 25-year-old flattened Nasrat Haqparast with a first-round head kick at UFC 321, a widely shared finish touted as a Knockout of the Year contender.
  • Salkilld says he injured his right foot on impact and is wearing a protective boot, with scans pending after what he believes is a break.
  • Initial reporting points to a possible micro-fracture that may not require surgery, though the prognosis has not been confirmed.
  • The Perth lightweight collected a second $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus and has called out Renato Moicano for the UFC’s expected early-February card in Australia.
  • He told local media he plans to use part of the bonus to travel to New York to support teammate Cody Haddon at UFC 322, while Haqparast posted he was in good spirits after the knockout.