June 7, 2025
Quillan Salkilld Secures Dominant UFC 316 Victory Over Yanal Ashmouz
June 8, 2025 – New Jersey, USA — Australian UFC prospect Quillan Salkilld lived up to the hype at UFC 316, earning a dominant unanimous decision win over Yanal Ashmouz, improving his perfect UFC record to 2-0.
The opening round saw fireworks early, with Ashmouz charging forward with heavy hands. But it wasn’t long before Salkilld, fighting out of Western Australia, took control. Using his size, pressure, and elite grappling, the Aussie began to smother the Israeli knockout artist. Even with Ashmouz repeatedly grabbing the cage, Salkilld remained composed, controlling the pace and location of the fight.
Round two saw more of the same. Ashmouz remained dangerous, landing a few clean punches that tested Quillan’s chin. But the 26-year-old Aussie calmly weathered the storm, banked valuable cage time, and continued wearing his opponent down.
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier was impressed, stating on commentary:
“I’m glad I’m not wrestling the Aussies now.”
In round three, with Ashmouz likely trailing on the scorecards, he came out hunting for a finish. He landed several bombs — shots that could’ve dropped most lightweights — but Salkilld dug deep, clinched smartly, and continued to grind his way to victory.
When the final bell rang, the outcome was clear. Quillan Salkilld had passed another test, proving he belongs in the UFC’s lightweight division. He even ticked off a bucket list moment, sharing his first post-fight interview with Joe Rogan.
What’s Next for Quillan Salkilld?
With two UFC wins under his belt and an entire nation behind him, Australia’s next MMA star is rising fast. Whether it’s another top prospect or a ranked opponent, one thing’s clear: Quillan Salkilld is ready for the next level.
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