"Speaking with media outlets including Cageside Press following a thunderous (and scary) head kick KO of Haqparast, Salkilld (10-1) admitted that he'd been a "bit worried about the weight to be honest." Still, he "ended up getting the job done weight-wise," and, having flown over to Abu Dhabi, was "looking to do something special. Big name, big card, just looking to do something to make this story-like. Gangster sh*t. I think I achieved that tonight.""
""It was a little bit scary after a couple minutes, and he was still not getting up. I was getting a bit worried, as you do," admitted Salkilld. "I understand it's part of the game, and it could easily be me in that situation as well. This is what we sign up for as fighters. We're on public display, our best moments and also our worst moments.""
Quillan Salkilld accepted a short-notice opportunity to face Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi despite concerns about making weight. Salkilld said he managed the weight and flew in aiming to make a big statement. He landed a thunderous head kick that connected flush, leaving Haqparast planted face down and unresponsive for several minutes while twitching. Salkilld reported hurting his leg on impact but considered the result worth it. He expressed concern for Haqparast's prolonged unconsciousness and acknowledged the shared risks fighters accept. Salkilld now hopes for a high-profile fight on the next Australian card.
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