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West Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
UFC 316: West Australian MMA star Quillan Salkilld eyes Perth bout ahead of Yanal Ashmouz fight
Quillan Salkilld has plenty of reasons not to spend too much time in the octagon when he faces off against Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey on Sunday morning. Salkilld (8-1) is coming off an impressive 19-second TKO of Anshul Jubli in his UFC debut in February, with the right cross he landed stamping himself as a lightweight to watch. But the chance to feature on the Perth card which is scheduled for later this year is one the 25-year-old is eyeing off once he gets past Ashmouz (8-1). 'That's 100 per cent the goal. I heard the rumours (of Perth being) in September, so get through this one hopefully with no injuries or anything,' Salkilld told The West Australian. 'And I get back into camp and hopefully get onto the Perth card if it comes. 'I want to get as many fight as I can and just climb the rankings. There's nothing to specific right now, the long-term goal is to get to the belt and win the UFC championship, but at the moment it's just getting wins and great performances stacked under my belt.' Ashmouz — who is known as Red Fox — is a step up for Salkilld given the Israeli's experience and power, having claimed finishes in six of his eight career wins. Salkilld said he was wary of the many weapons that the 30-year-old brought to the table. 'It's his wildness on the feet, he throws some winging shots. That's always going to be dangerous,' he said. 'He's quite an athletic guy, so I don't want any of them to land clean. And his takedown is actually really nice, he's quite sharp with the takedowns. 'As long as I stay sharp and disciplined on the feet and use my range well and scramble like hell when he shoots I think I'm going to be just fine.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Salkilld ready to rumble again with Perth fight on horizon
Quillan Salkilld has plenty of reasons not to spend too much time in the octagon when he faces off against Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey on Sunday morning. Salkilld (8-1) is coming off an impressive 19-second TKO of Anshul Jubli in his UFC debut in February, with the right cross he landed stamping himself as a lightweight to watch. But the chance to feature on the Perth card which is scheduled for later this year is one the 25-year-old is eyeing off once he gets past Ashmouz (8-1). 'That's 100 per cent the goal. I heard the rumours (of Perth being) in September, so get through this one hopefully with no injuries or anything,' Salkilld told The West Australian. 'And I get back into camp and hopefully get onto the Perth card if it comes. 'I want to get as many fight as I can and just climb the rankings. There's nothing to specific right now, the long-term goal is to get to the belt and win the UFC championship, but at the moment it's just getting wins and great performances stacked under my belt.' Quillan Salkilld successfully defended his lightweight title for the second time on February 10. Credit: Eternal MMA / RegionalHUB Ashmouz — who is known as Red Fox — is a step up for Salkilld given the Israeli's experience and power, having claimed finishes in six of his eight career wins. Salkilld said he was wary of the many weapons that the 30-year-old brought to the table. 'It's his wildness on the feet, he throws some winging shots. That's always going to be dangerous,' he said. 'He's quite an athletic guy, so I don't want any of them to land clean. And his takedown is actually really nice, he's quite sharp with the takedowns. 'As long as I stay sharp and disciplined on the feet and use my range well and scramble like hell when he shoots I think I'm going to be just fine.'
The Advertiser
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass
Quillan Salkilld needed just 19 seconds to taste victory in his UFC debut, now he hopes there will be another memorable ending and lots of celebratory cookies this weekend. Salkilld announced himself as a star of the future in February when he knocked down Anshul Jubli with a vicious right in the opening seconds of their UFC 312 lightweight showdown in Sydney. The performance earned Salkilld a $50,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, but it also left the West Australian with a problem. How can he ever top that stunning display? Fans are about to find out when Salkilld (8-1) takes on Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey this weekend. "It was like a fairytale ending," Salkilld said of his 19-second debut. "The way it ended like that, getting the performance of the night bonus in my home country, it couldn't have gone any better. "I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to top that, which is going to be pretty bloody hard." Salkilld has been training intensely while giving up his favourite foods - with cookies being on top of the banned list. "Cookies mate, that gets me," Salkilld said. "I eat generally clean, but I've got a bit sweet tooth. I've just got to stay away from that in fight camp. For me that's depressing. "I'm in good nick right now. Staying away from the chocolates, the cookies, the cake. "It's been a good six weeks. I'm shredded right now, so it's worth it." So how does he plan to celebrate if he defeats Ashmouz to make it a perfect 2-0 start to his UFC career? "By just eating like a pig. Smoking a couple of cigars and eating all the cookies I want," he said with a laugh. The headline act for UFC 316 will be the bout between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and No.1 challenger Sean O'Malley. The co-main event will see women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena up against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Salkilld was born in Pinjarra, 80km south of Perth. But the 25-year-old spent most of his childhood in the picturesque resort town of Broome, a high-profile tourist destination in the Kimberley region that is a 1600km flight north from Perth. The emergence of Salkilld continues a factory line of UFC fighters from WA, which includes new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. Quillan Salkilld needed just 19 seconds to taste victory in his UFC debut, now he hopes there will be another memorable ending and lots of celebratory cookies this weekend. Salkilld announced himself as a star of the future in February when he knocked down Anshul Jubli with a vicious right in the opening seconds of their UFC 312 lightweight showdown in Sydney. The performance earned Salkilld a $50,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, but it also left the West Australian with a problem. How can he ever top that stunning display? Fans are about to find out when Salkilld (8-1) takes on Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey this weekend. "It was like a fairytale ending," Salkilld said of his 19-second debut. "The way it ended like that, getting the performance of the night bonus in my home country, it couldn't have gone any better. "I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to top that, which is going to be pretty bloody hard." Salkilld has been training intensely while giving up his favourite foods - with cookies being on top of the banned list. "Cookies mate, that gets me," Salkilld said. "I eat generally clean, but I've got a bit sweet tooth. I've just got to stay away from that in fight camp. For me that's depressing. "I'm in good nick right now. Staying away from the chocolates, the cookies, the cake. "It's been a good six weeks. I'm shredded right now, so it's worth it." So how does he plan to celebrate if he defeats Ashmouz to make it a perfect 2-0 start to his UFC career? "By just eating like a pig. Smoking a couple of cigars and eating all the cookies I want," he said with a laugh. The headline act for UFC 316 will be the bout between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and No.1 challenger Sean O'Malley. The co-main event will see women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena up against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Salkilld was born in Pinjarra, 80km south of Perth. But the 25-year-old spent most of his childhood in the picturesque resort town of Broome, a high-profile tourist destination in the Kimberley region that is a 1600km flight north from Perth. The emergence of Salkilld continues a factory line of UFC fighters from WA, which includes new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. Quillan Salkilld needed just 19 seconds to taste victory in his UFC debut, now he hopes there will be another memorable ending and lots of celebratory cookies this weekend. Salkilld announced himself as a star of the future in February when he knocked down Anshul Jubli with a vicious right in the opening seconds of their UFC 312 lightweight showdown in Sydney. The performance earned Salkilld a $50,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, but it also left the West Australian with a problem. How can he ever top that stunning display? Fans are about to find out when Salkilld (8-1) takes on Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey this weekend. "It was like a fairytale ending," Salkilld said of his 19-second debut. "The way it ended like that, getting the performance of the night bonus in my home country, it couldn't have gone any better. "I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to top that, which is going to be pretty bloody hard." Salkilld has been training intensely while giving up his favourite foods - with cookies being on top of the banned list. "Cookies mate, that gets me," Salkilld said. "I eat generally clean, but I've got a bit sweet tooth. I've just got to stay away from that in fight camp. For me that's depressing. "I'm in good nick right now. Staying away from the chocolates, the cookies, the cake. "It's been a good six weeks. I'm shredded right now, so it's worth it." So how does he plan to celebrate if he defeats Ashmouz to make it a perfect 2-0 start to his UFC career? "By just eating like a pig. Smoking a couple of cigars and eating all the cookies I want," he said with a laugh. The headline act for UFC 316 will be the bout between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and No.1 challenger Sean O'Malley. The co-main event will see women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena up against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Salkilld was born in Pinjarra, 80km south of Perth. But the 25-year-old spent most of his childhood in the picturesque resort town of Broome, a high-profile tourist destination in the Kimberley region that is a 1600km flight north from Perth. The emergence of Salkilld continues a factory line of UFC fighters from WA, which includes new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass
Quillan Salkilld needed just 19 seconds to taste victory in his UFC debut, now he hopes there will be another memorable ending and lots of celebratory cookies this weekend. Salkilld announced himself as a star of the future in February when he knocked down Anshul Jubli with a vicious right in the opening seconds of their UFC 312 lightweight showdown in Sydney. The performance earned Salkilld a $50,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, but it also left the West Australian with a problem. How can he ever top that stunning display? An unforgettable debut!Quillan Salkilld makes the walk again THIS WEEKEND at #UFC316!Watch his fight on @UFCFightPass — UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) June 4, 2025 Fans are about to find out when Salkilld (8-1) takes on Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey this weekend. "It was like a fairytale ending," Salkilld said of his 19-second debut. "The way it ended like that, getting the performance of the night bonus in my home country, it couldn't have gone any better. "I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to top that, which is going to be pretty bloody hard." Salkilld has been training intensely while giving up his favourite foods - with cookies being on top of the banned list. "Cookies mate, that gets me," Salkilld said. "I eat generally clean, but I've got a bit sweet tooth. I've just got to stay away from that in fight camp. For me that's depressing. "I'm in good nick right now. Staying away from the chocolates, the cookies, the cake. "It's been a good six weeks. I'm shredded right now, so it's worth it." So how does he plan to celebrate if he defeats Ashmouz to make it a perfect 2-0 start to his UFC career? "By just eating like a pig. Smoking a couple of cigars and eating all the cookies I want," he said with a laugh. The headline act for UFC 316 will be the bout between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and No.1 challenger Sean O'Malley. The co-main event will see women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena up against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Salkilld was born in Pinjarra, 80km south of Perth. But the 25-year-old spent most of his childhood in the picturesque resort town of Broome, a high-profile tourist destination in the Kimberley region that is a 1600km flight north from Perth. The emergence of Salkilld continues a factory line of UFC fighters from WA, which includes new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena.
West Australian
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass
Quillan Salkilld needed just 19 seconds to taste victory in his UFC debut, now he hopes there will be another memorable ending and lots of celebratory cookies this weekend. Salkilld announced himself as a star of the future in February when he knocked down Anshul Jubli with a vicious right in the opening seconds of their UFC 312 lightweight showdown in Sydney. The performance earned Salkilld a $50,000 fight-of-the-night bonus, but it also left the West Australian with a problem. How can he ever top that stunning display? Fans are about to find out when Salkilld (8-1) takes on Yanal Ashmouz at UFC 316 in New Jersey this weekend. "It was like a fairytale ending," Salkilld said of his 19-second debut. "The way it ended like that, getting the performance of the night bonus in my home country, it couldn't have gone any better. "I'm just trying to figure out how I'm going to top that, which is going to be pretty bloody hard." Salkilld has been training intensely while giving up his favourite foods - with cookies being on top of the banned list. "Cookies mate, that gets me," Salkilld said. "I eat generally clean, but I've got a bit sweet tooth. I've just got to stay away from that in fight camp. For me that's depressing. "I'm in good nick right now. Staying away from the chocolates, the cookies, the cake. "It's been a good six weeks. I'm shredded right now, so it's worth it." So how does he plan to celebrate if he defeats Ashmouz to make it a perfect 2-0 start to his UFC career? "By just eating like a pig. Smoking a couple of cigars and eating all the cookies I want," he said with a laugh. The headline act for UFC 316 will be the bout between bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili and No.1 challenger Sean O'Malley. The co-main event will see women's bantamweight champion Julianna Pena up against two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison. Salkilld was born in Pinjarra, 80km south of Perth. But the 25-year-old spent most of his childhood in the picturesque resort town of Broome, a high-profile tourist destination in the Kimberley region that is a 1600km flight north from Perth. The emergence of Salkilld continues a factory line of UFC fighters from WA, which includes new welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena.
