There are a lot of aspects to mixed martial artists. Wrestling, grappling, takedown defense, and calf kicks are all significant parts of MMA. However, it is the knockouts that are nearly every UFC fan ...

Quillan Salkilld turned in a Knockout of the Year candidate in Abu Dhabi. At UFC 321, Salkilld (10-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) landed an all-time-violent high kick Saturday that knocked out Nasrat Haqparast ...

A wild knockout on the UFC 321 undercard had the entire fight world buzzing. Before the heavyweights took center stage at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, fight fans were treated to an early dose of ...

Ten days ago, Quillan Salkilld did not have a fight booked. Now he's a legitimate contender for Knockout of the Year. On Saturday, Salkilld pulled off a stunning and scary head kick that left Nasrat ...

With 42 UFC events in 2025, selecting the best knockouts of the year was not an easy task. Across four ballots submitted by CBS Sports combat experts, seven different fights received top-three votes.

Marlon Vera turned in some hellacious finishes en route to his first title fight in the UFC, but none more brutal than his stoppage over an ex-champion. Putting his status as top contender on the line ...

Enduring qualities abound with Quillan Salkilld, from the promise of youth and well-rounded skills to an apparent flare for ...

Bo Nickal could not have sent a louder or clearer message to his detractors. The four-time NCAA All-American wrestler rebounded from his May 3 defeat to Reinier de Ridder and reclaimed some real ...