Quillan Salkilld Set for Explosive Showdown at UFC 321
Just when fans thought the UFC 321 card was locked in, the promotion threw in another surprise — and it’s a big one. Just eight days out from fight night, a lightweight bout between Nasrat Haqparast and Australia’s rising talent Quillan Salkilld has officially been added to the lineup. The fight will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, adding even more excitement to an already stacked event.
Now, for those following Salkilld’s journey, this matchup feels like another chance for him to prove he belongs among the UFC’s elite. The 26-year-old Australian has been nothing short of impressive since stepping onto the big stage. After earning his contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024, Salkilld made waves in his official debut by knocking out Anshul Jubli in just 19 seconds — a statement win that instantly turned heads. He followed that up with a dominant unanimous decision victory over Yanal Ashmouz earlier this year, showing that he’s not just a knockout artist, but a complete fighter with strong technical skills and composure under pressure.
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But make no mistake — Nasrat Haqparast is no easy challenge. The Afghan-German fighter has been part of the UFC since 2017 and is currently enjoying the best run of his career. Haqparast enters UFC 321 riding a five-fight winning streak, featuring victories over seasoned opponents like John Makdessi, Jamie Mullarkey, Jared Gordon, and Esteban Ribovics. His mix of speed, power, and durability makes him a serious test for any lightweight.
This matchup feels perfectly timed. For Haqparast, it’s a chance to solidify his momentum and inch closer to the division’s top 15. For Salkilld, it’s the ultimate test — a chance to prove that his rapid rise is no fluke and that he can hang with the division’s toughest names.
UFC 321 itself is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting cards. Headlined by a heavyweight title fight between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane, the event also features bouts like Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern for the vacant women’s strawweight title, Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Volkov, and Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista, among others.
With this latest addition, fans now have one more reason to tune in. Haqparast’s experience against Salkilld’s hunger and power — it’s the kind of matchup that could steal the show. Expect fireworks when these two lightweights collide under the bright lights of Abu Dhabi.
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