Quillan Salkilld
Australia
Gets another hot prospect
Salkilld will take on Rong Zhu in a lightweight matchup at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Salkilld will put a three-fight winning streak on the line against a tough opponent in Zhu who has won two straight since losing his UFC debut. Salkilled has notable height and reach advantages and is better defensively on the feet, though Zhu does own a volume striking advantage. The wrestling of Salkilld should be put to the test here, too. While he averages nearly eight takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time, Zhu defends them at a respectable 84 percent clip.
Salkilld will put a three-fight winning streak on the line against a tough opponent in Zhu who has won two straight since losing his UFC debut. Salkilled has notable height and reach advantages and is better defensively on the feet, though Zhu does own a volume striking advantage. The wrestling of Salkilld should be put to the test here, too. While he averages nearly eight takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time, Zhu defends them at a respectable 84 percent clip.
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Highlight reel KO in Abu Dhabi
Salkilld defeated Nasrat Haqparast via KO (head kick) at 2:30 of Round 1 at UFC 321 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
That's quite a statement from Salkilld in a pick 'em fight. The highlight of the early minutes of this fight was Quillan failing on four straight takedown attempts. It was at that point he fired off a head kick which got through Haqparast's guard and blasted him on the side of the head. The latter immediately crumbled, out cold before he hit the mat. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Although Salkilld entered with a 3-0 mark with the UFC (including his fight on Dana White's Contender Series), his wins were over Gauge Young, Anshul Jubli and Yanal Ashmouz. This impressive win over Haqparast means considerably more.
That's quite a statement from Salkilld in a pick 'em fight. The highlight of the early minutes of this fight was Quillan failing on four straight takedown attempts. It was at that point he fired off a head kick which got through Haqparast's guard and blasted him on the side of the head. The latter immediately crumbled, out cold before he hit the mat. The finish would go on to earn him a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Although Salkilld entered with a 3-0 mark with the UFC (including his fight on Dana White's Contender Series), his wins were over Gauge Young, Anshul Jubli and Yanal Ashmouz. This impressive win over Haqparast means considerably more.
Booked against Haqparast
Salkilld will fight Nasrat Haqparast at UFC 321 on Oct. 25, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Salkilld defeated Yanal Ashmouz in June to improve to 2-0 as a UFC fighter, but the former is now due to be tested against an opponent who has far more experience in the promotion and has won five consecutive bouts.
Salkilld defeated Yanal Ashmouz in June to improve to 2-0 as a UFC fighter, but the former is now due to be tested against an opponent who has far more experience in the promotion and has won five consecutive bouts.
Remains perfect in UFC
Salkilld defeated Yanal Ashmouz via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 316 on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
ANALYSIS
Widely viewed as a top prospect in the lightweight division, Salkilld won his UFC debut via 19-second knockout in February. He was right back at it here, looking terrific before fading in the final minutes. Recognizing a hole in Ashmouz's game, Salkilld fired off a whopping 23 takedown attempts, landing eight. He appeared to be cruising towards the finish line before gassing out in Round 3 and letting Ashmouz back into the fight. The all-around skills aren't in doubt, but Salkilld's cardio needs to improve if he wants to make a continued impact in arguably the deepest division in the sport.
Widely viewed as a top prospect in the lightweight division, Salkilld won his UFC debut via 19-second knockout in February. He was right back at it here, looking terrific before fading in the final minutes. Recognizing a hole in Ashmouz's game, Salkilld fired off a whopping 23 takedown attempts, landing eight. He appeared to be cruising towards the finish line before gassing out in Round 3 and letting Ashmouz back into the fight. The all-around skills aren't in doubt, but Salkilld's cardio needs to improve if he wants to make a continued impact in arguably the deepest division in the sport.
Ashmouz up next
Salkilld is scheduled to compete against fellow lightweight Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in Newark on June 7, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Salkilld has an opportunity to go 2-0 in 2025 before the year reaches the end of its first half. He logged his first win with a 19-second win over Anshul Jabil at UFC 312 in Sydney.
Salkilld has an opportunity to go 2-0 in 2025 before the year reaches the end of its first half. He logged his first win with a 19-second win over Anshul Jabil at UFC 312 in Sydney.
Instant win in UFC debut
Salkilld defeated Anshul Jubli via TKO (punch) at 0:19 of Round 1 at UFC 312 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.
ANALYSIS
Salkilld leaned on his wrestling this past September in order to earn a decision win on Dana White's Contender Series and a UFC contract in the process. Here, he simply unloaded one sweeping right hook which caught Jubli on the side of the head and put him away in an instant. Salkilld is going to face a stiffer test his next time out regardless of who he fights. That said, the start of his UFC career could not have gone any better. On top of the victory, he'll also walk away with a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
Salkilld leaned on his wrestling this past September in order to earn a decision win on Dana White's Contender Series and a UFC contract in the process. Here, he simply unloaded one sweeping right hook which caught Jubli on the side of the head and put him away in an instant. Salkilld is going to face a stiffer test his next time out regardless of who he fights. That said, the start of his UFC career could not have gone any better. On top of the victory, he'll also walk away with a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.