UFC 321 Announces New Fight Just Eight Days Before Event

UFC 321 is set to feature an exciting late addition just days before the event. On October 25, the lightweight matchup between Nasrat Haqparast and Quillan Salkilld will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. This announcement comes as anticipation builds for this highly awaited pay-per-view event.

Fight Overview

Nasrat Haqparast, with a professional record of 18 wins and 5 losses, has been a part of the UFC since 2017. Currently, he is enjoying a five-fight winning streak, marking the longest of his career in the organization. His recent successes include notable victories against:

• John Makdessi
• Landon Quinones
• Jamie Mullarkey
• Jared Gordon
• Esteban Ribovics

Quillan Salkilld’s Rise

Quillan Salkilld, boasting a record of 9 wins and 1 loss, is proving to be a rising star in the UFC. He made a stunning debut by knocking out Anshul Jubli in just 19 seconds. This remarkable performance followed an impressive appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. In June, Salkilld continued to shine by defeating Yanal Ashmouz by unanimous decision.

UFC 321 Fight Card

The fight card for UFC 321 features an impressive lineup of matchups including:

• Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (Heavyweight title)
• Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern (Vacant women’s strawweight title)
• Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Volkov
• Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Mario Bautista
• Aleksandar Rakic vs. Azamat Murzakanov
• Ludovit Klein vs. Mateusz Rebecki
• Ikram Aliskerov vs. Jun Yong Park
• Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood
• Jaqueline Amorim vs. Muzki Inoue
• Louie Sutherland vs. Valter Walker
• Nasrat Haqparast vs. Quillan Salkilld
• Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Chris Barnett
• Matheus Camilo vs. Abdul-Kerim Al-Selwady
• Azat Maksum vs. Mitch Raposo

UFC 321 promises to be a thrilling event, showcasing top fighters and exciting matchups. Fans eagerly await the battles set to unfold at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.