Quillan Salkilld

Early life 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.

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 the fight via technical 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 faced Beneil Dariush on 2 May 2026 at UFC Fight Night 275. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Salkilld faced former KSW Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Mateusz Gamrot in his first UFC main event on 8 August 2026 at UFC Fight Night 284. He won the fight via a rear naked choke submission in the first round. This fight earned him his fourth consecutive Performance of the Night award.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Five times) UFC Honors Awards 2025: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Winner UFC.com Awards 2025: Newcomer of the Year 2025: Ranked #5 Knockout of the Year Eternal MMA Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship (One time) Yahoo Sports 2025 #4 Ranked Breakthrough Fighter of the Year MMA Junkie 2025 October Knockout of the Month 2026 January Submission of the Month

Mixed martial arts record Win

Mateusz Gamrot Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Beneil Dariush TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates

Perth, Australia Win

Jamie Mullarkey Submission (neck crank) UFC 325

Sydney, Australia Win

Nasrat Haqparast KO (head kick) UFC 321

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Yanal Ashmouz Decision (unanimous) UFC 316

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Anshul Jubli TKO (punch) UFC 312

Sydney, Australia Win

Gauge Young Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 70

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Dom Mar Fan Submission (rear-naked choke) Eternal MMA 82

Perth, Australia Win

Brett Pastore Decision (unanimous) Eternal MMA 80

Perth, Australia Win

Blake Donnelly KO (punches) Eternal MMA 76

Perth, Australia Win

Niam Stephen TKO (punches) Eternal MMA 73

Perth, Australia Win

Dom Mar Fan Submission (rear-naked choke) Eternal MMA 68

Perth, Australia Win

Nicko Flessas Submission (guillotine choke) Eternal MMA 62

Perth, Australia Loss

Pablo Torrealba Submission (rear-naked choke) Eternal MMA 56

Perth, Australia