Quillan Salkilld

Quillan Salkilld

Quillan Zane Salkilld (born 28 December 1999) is an Australian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was featured on Dana White's Contender Series, winning by decision and earning a UFC contract. He previously competed in Eternal MMA, where he was the EMMA Lightweight Champion.

Early life

Quillan Salkilld

Salkilld was born on 28 December 1999, in Pinjarra, Western Australia and raised in Broome. He grew up playing Australian rules football and skateboarding, and has cited Mike Tyson as his favorite combat sports athlete. He began training in mixed martial arts in March 2018.

Mixed martial arts career

Amateur career

Salkilld began his amateur career with a loss at Eternal MMA 37 and concluded it with a first-round submission victory over Abdalla Biayda at Eternal MMA 53. He also competed at the 2019 GAMMA World Championships. He finished his amateur career with a record of 8–3.

Early career

After opening his professional career with a loss, Salkilld rebounded with three consecutive victories, all by finish. On 10 June 2023, he captured the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship by knocking out Blake Donnelly just 41 seconds into the first round. He went on to successfully defend the title twice.

Dana White's Contender Series

On 3 September 2024, Salkilld faced Gauge Young at Dana White's Contender Series 70. He won the fight by unanimous decision, earning himself a UFC contract.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Salkilld made his UFC debut against Anshul Jubli at UFC 312 on 8 February 2025. He won by knockout just 19 seconds into the fight. This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.

Salkilld faced Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 on 7 June 2025. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Salkilld faced Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321 on 25 October 2025. He won the fight by knockout in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Salkilld was scheduled to face Rongzhu at UFC 325 on 31 January 2026. Rongzhu was forced to withdraw due to a knee injury and was replaced by Jamie Mullarkey. Salkilld submitted Mullarkey in the first round. This fight earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night award.

Salkilld is scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on 2 May 2026 at UFC Fight Night 275.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship • Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Anshul Jubli, Nasrat Haqparast, and Jamie Mullarkey • UFC Honors Awards • 2025: Debut of the Year vs. Anshul Jubli • UFC.com Awards • 2025: Newcomer of the Year • 2025: Ranked #5 Knockout of the Year vs. Nasrat Haqparast • Eternal MMA • EMMA Lightweight Championship (One time) • Two successful title defenses • CBS Sports • 2025 UFC Knockout of the Year vs. Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321 • Yahoo Sports • 2025 #4 Ranked Breakthrough Fighter of the Year • MMA Junkie • 2025 October Knockout of the Month vs. Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321 • 2026 January Submission of the Month vs. Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 325

Mixed martial arts record

Quillan Salkilld

<table><thead><tr><th>Res.</th><th>Record</th><th>Opponent</th><th>Method</th><th>Event</th><th>Date</th><th>Round</th><th>Time</th><th>Location</th><th>Notes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Win</td><td>11–1</td><td>Jamie Mullarkey</td><td>Submission (neck crank)</td><td>UFC 325</td><td>31 January 2026</td><td>1</td><td>3:02</td><td>Sydney, Australia</td><td>Performance of the Night.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>10–1</td><td>Nasrat Haqparast</td><td>KO (head kick)</td><td>UFC 321</td><td>25 October 2025</td><td>1</td><td>2:30</td><td>Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates</td><td>Performance of the Night.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>9–1</td><td>Yanal Ashmouz</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>UFC 316</td><td>7 June 2025</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td>Newark, New Jersey, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>8–1</td><td>Anshul Jubli</td><td>TKO (punch)</td><td>UFC 312</td><td>8 February 2025</td><td>1</td><td>0:19</td><td>Sydney, Australia</td><td>Performance of the Night.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>7–1</td><td>Gauge Young</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>Dana White's Contender Series 70</td><td>3 September 2024</td><td>3</td><td>5:00</td><td>Las Vegas, Nevada, United States</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>6–1</td><td>Dom Mar Fan</td><td>Submission (rear-naked choke)</td><td>Eternal MMA 82</td><td>10 February 2024</td><td>2</td><td>3:03</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td>Defended the EMMA Lightweight Championship.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>5–1</td><td>Brett Pastore</td><td>Decision (unanimous)</td><td>Eternal MMA 80</td><td>28 October 2023</td><td>5</td><td>5:00</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td>Defended the EMMA Lightweight Championship.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>4–1</td><td>Blake Donnelly</td><td>KO (punches)</td><td>Eternal MMA 76</td><td>10 June 2023</td><td>1</td><td>0:32</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td>Won the EMMA Lightweight Championship.</td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>3–1</td><td>Niam Stephen</td><td>TKO (punches)</td><td>Eternal MMA 73</td><td>11 February 2023</td><td>1</td><td>4:01</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>2–1</td><td>Dom Mar Fan</td><td>Submission (rear-naked choke)</td><td>Eternal MMA 68</td><td>20 August 2022</td><td>2</td><td>2:23</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Win</td><td>1–1</td><td>Nicko Flessas</td><td>Submission (guillotine choke)</td><td>Eternal MMA 62</td><td>30 October 2021</td><td>1</td><td>2:01</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Loss</td><td>0–1</td><td>Pablo Torrealba</td><td>Submission (rear-naked choke)</td><td>Eternal MMA 56</td><td>13 February 2021</td><td>2</td><td>3:25</td><td>Perth, Australia</td><td>Lightweight debut.</td></tr></tbody></table>