Get ready for a lightweight showdown that’s bound to shake up the UFC rankings! Two rising stars with unstoppable streaks are set to collide in Abu Dhabi, and this fight is a last-minute addition you won’t want to miss. But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: Nasrat Haqparast, who’s riding a five-fight winning streak in the Octagon, will face off against the red-hot Quillan Salkilld, who’s undefeated since his professional debut loss. This bout, added to the UFC 321 lineup on October 25 at Yas Arena, promises fireworks in the 155-pound division.
And this is the part most people miss: Haqparast’s journey hasn’t always been smooth. After a rocky 5-4 start in the UFC, the 30-year-old Moroccan has rebounded spectacularly, securing five consecutive victories. His latest win? A split decision over Esteban Ribovics at UFC Fight Night 253 in March 2025. Meanwhile, Salkilld, just 25, has been on a tear since his debut loss in February 2021, racking up nine straight wins. The Aussie sensation earned his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024 and has since dominated Anshul Jubli and Yanal Ashmouz in his promotional debut.
UFC 321 is already stacked, with Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane battling for the heavyweight title in the main event, and Virna Jandiroba vs. Mackenzie Dern vying for the vacant strawweight belt in the co-main. But this lightweight clash could steal the show. Is Haqparast’s experience enough to stop Salkilld’s momentum, or will the young Aussie continue his rise? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this one’s sure to spark debate!
