Quillan Salkilld has a new opponent for UFC 325
January 10, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
In the ever-evolving landscape of mixed martial arts, one fighter is making waves and capturing attention. Quillan Salkilld, a standout talent from 2025, is gearing up for his inaugural bout of 2026 with an unexpected twist—he will face a different competitor than initially planned.
The highly regarded lightweight contender from Australia, Quillan Salkilld, is set to go head-to-head against fellow Aussie Jamie Mullarkey at the upcoming UFC 325 event on January 31. This matchup comes about due to the unfortunate injury withdrawal of Salkilld's original opponent, Zhu Rong, as announced by the UFC. Fans can anticipate this exciting clash at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, which adds an extra layer of excitement for Salkilld as he performs in his home country.
Salkilld (10-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) had a remarkable debut year in the UFC, showcasing his skills and power in the octagon. He made headlines with a stunning 61-second knockout of Anshul Jubli, followed by a unanimous decision victory over Yanal Ashmouz. However, it was his spectacular head-kick knockout of Nasrat Haqparast in October that truly solidified his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division.
On the other side of the cage, Jamie Mullarkey (18-8 MMA, 6-6 UFC) is known for his willingness to step up and take on challenging fights, often aiming to disrupt the plans of more favored opponents. His history in the UFC shows that he frequently adopts the role of the underdog, sometimes achieving unexpected success.
With this latest development, the lineup for UFC 325 is shaping up to be quite thrilling, featuring:
- Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes
- Dan Hooker vs. Benoit Saint-Denis
- Rafael Fiziev vs. Mauricio Ruffy
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Tallison Teixeira
- Jimmy Crute vs. Dustin Jacoby
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Quillan Salkilld
- Cody Brundage vs. Cam Rowston
- Torrez Finney vs. Jacob Malkoun
- Oban Elliott vs. Jonathan Micallef
- Kaan Ofli vs. Yizha
- Billy Elekana vs. Junior Tafa
- Dom Mar Fan vs. Sang Uk Kim
- Keiichiro Nakamura vs. Sebastian Szalay
- Lawrence Lui vs. Sulangrangbo
- Namsrai Batbayar vs. Aaron Tau
As the excitement builds for UFC 325, fans are left wondering how this change in opponent might impact Salkilld's strategy and performance. Will he continue his winning streak or will Mullarkey surprise everyone once again? What do you think? Join the conversation and share your thoughts!
