"What a kick... the power behind that."
In a jaw-dropping moment, Haider Khan delivered a brutal front kick that shattered opponent Mostafa Nada’s arm during their MMA bout in Dubai.
The middleweights were on the undercard of Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator title defence against Ireland’s Paul Hughes, but Khan’s dramatic finish ensured all eyes were on him.
The highly anticipated match ended in the first round after Nada attempted to block Khan’s kick.
The impact left Nada’s arm broken, forcing the referee to end the fight in the first round.
Fans and commentators alike were left in shock by the brutality of the manoeuvre.
The fight began with both men testing the waters, exchanging low kicks and probing punches.
Nada attempted to establish dominance with long-reaching strikes, while Khan kept his distance, countering with a mix of low kicks and body shots.
The fighters briefly clinched in the centre of the cage before breaking apart, with both looking for an opportunity to strike.
Then came the decisive moment as Haider Khan threw a front kick.
Mostafa Nada raised his arm to block, only for the impact to result in a horrifying break. The fight was stopped immediately, with Khan declared the winner by TKO.
Replays of the kick showed the full extent of the injury, leaving viewers wincing.
One fan posted online: “First thing I see this morning when I turn on PFL is a front kick breaking a man’s arm. That was nasty.
“I’ve probably seen 5,000 fights and never seen anything like that.”
Another fan marvelled at the power behind Khan’s strike, commenting:
“What a kick… the power behind that.”
A third called the moment “brutal” while another added: “Damn that sound.”
British boxing legend Amir Khan, who is mentoring Haider Khan, watched the fight cageside.
Amir Khan, of no relation to Haider Khan, was full of praise for the rising star, saying:
“Listen, the guy’s a beast. The guy is an animal. He said he heard the click, the breaking of the bone.”
“I mean, he looks in great shape. Sold.”
Watch the Moment. Warning – Graphic Injury
With a stunning victory like this, Haider Khan moves to nine wins and one loss.
Nicknamed ‘Darth’, Haider Khan is from Oldham and wants to inspire British Pakistanis.
He said: “I want to inspire people to do things, but not just in the MMA community.
“There’s plenty of things we haven’t done as British Pakistanis. Why not be the first one to go do something in a different realm?
“You’ve got to set the standards and keep pushing. The doors will open if you keep working hard.”
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