Quillan Salkilld: UFC Perth Co-Main Event & Lightweight Rise

Australian mixed martial artist Quillan Salkilld has rapidly ascended in the UFC’s lightweight division, securing victories in both Eternal MMA and the UFC’s Contender Series. The 26-year-traditional fighter, born December 28, 1999, in Pinjarra, Western Australia, currently competes out of Perth and trains at Luistro Combat Academy.

Salkilld’s professional MMA record stands at 11 wins and 1 loss, with a diverse range of finishes including four knockouts, four submissions, and three decisions. He captured the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship on June 10, 2023, with a first-round knockout of Blake Donnelly, and successfully defended the title multiple times before transitioning to the UFC.

His path to the UFC was paved by a decision victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, earning him a contract with the organization. Prior to his professional career, Salkilld competed extensively as an amateur, amassing a record of 8-3. He participated in the 2019 GAMMA World Championships and concluded his amateur run with a submission win at Eternal MMA 53.

Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 155 pounds, Salkilld utilizes an orthodox stance and boasts a reach of 75 inches. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Salkilld began training in mixed martial arts in March 2018, after a childhood spent playing Australian rules football and skateboarding, and has publicly cited Mike Tyson as a combat sports inspiration.

Salkilld’s early career included an initial loss, but he quickly rebounded with three consecutive victories before claiming the Eternal MMA Lightweight Championship. His recent performances have drawn attention within the UFC’s lightweight division, positioning him as a rising contender.