Quillan Salkilld
Australian mixed martial artist (born 1999)
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Quillan Zane Salkilld (born 28 December 1999)[3] 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.[4] He previously competed in Eternal MMA, where he was the EMMA Lightweight Champion.[5]
28 December 1999
Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia[1]
| Quillan Salkilld | |
|---|---|
| Born | Quillan Zane Salkilld 28 December 1999 Pinjarra, Western Australia, Australia[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 75 in (190 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Team | Luistro Combat Academy[2] |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Early life
Salkilld was born on 28 December 1999, in Pinjarra, Western Australia and raised in Broome.[1][6] 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.[7]
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.[8] He also competed at the 2019 GAMMA World Championships.[9] He finished his amateur career with a record of 8–3.[2]
Early career
After opening his professional career with a loss, Salkilld rebounded with three consecutive victories, all by finish.[2] On 10 June 2023, he captured the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship by knocking out Blake Donnelly just 41 seconds into the first round.[5] He went on to successfully defend the title twice.[10]
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.[11]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Salkilld made his UFC debut against Anshul Jubli at UFC 312 on 8 February 2025.[12] He won the fight via technical knockout just 19 seconds into the fight.[13] This fight earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[14]
Salkilld faced Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 on 7 June 2025.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Salkilld faced Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321 on 25 October 2025.[17][18] He won the fight by knockout in the first round.[19] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[20]
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.[21][22] Salkilld submitted Mullarkey in the first round.[23][24] This fight earned him a $100,000 Performance of the Night award.[25]
Salkilld is scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on 2 May 2026 at UFC Fight Night 275.[26]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Anshul Jubli, Nasrat Haqparast, and Jamie Mullarkey[14][20][25]
- UFC Honors Awards
- UFC.com Awards
- Eternal MMA
- CBS Sports
- 2025 UFC Knockout of the Year vs. Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321[30]
- Yahoo Sports
- 2025 #4 Ranked Breakthrough Fighter of the Year[31]
- MMA Junkie
- 2025 October Knockout of the Month vs. Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321[32]
- 2026 January Submission of the Month vs. Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 325[33]
Mixed martial arts record
| 12 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 4 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 11–1 | Jamie Mullarkey | Submission (neck crank) | UFC 325 | 31 January 2026 | 1 | 3:02 | Sydney, Australia | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 10–1 | Nasrat Haqparast | KO (head kick) | UFC 321 | 25 October 2025 | 1 | 2:30 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–1 | Yanal Ashmouz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 316 | 7 June 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–1 | Anshul Jubli | TKO (punch) | UFC 312 | 8 February 2025 | 1 | 0:19 | Sydney, Australia | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 7–1 | Gauge Young | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 70 | 3 September 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Dom Mar Fan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Eternal MMA 82 | 10 February 2024 | 2 | 3:03 | Perth, Australia | Defended the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Brett Pastore | Decision (unanimous) | Eternal MMA 80 | 28 October 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | Perth, Australia | Defended the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–1 | Blake Donnelly | KO (punches) | Eternal MMA 76 | 10 June 2023 | 1 | 0:32 | Perth, Australia | Won the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Niam Stephen | TKO (punches) | Eternal MMA 73 | 11 February 2023 | 1 | 4:01 | Perth, Australia | |
| Win | 2–1 | Dom Mar Fan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Eternal MMA 68 | 20 August 2022 | 2 | 2:23 | Perth, Australia | |
| Win | 1–1 | Nicko Flessas | Submission (guillotine choke) | Eternal MMA 62 | 30 October 2021 | 1 | 2:01 | Perth, Australia | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Pablo Torrealba | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Eternal MMA 56 | 13 February 2021 | 2 | 3:25 | Perth, Australia | Lightweight debut. |
