Get ready for an exciting UFC showdown as the highly anticipated Quillan Salkilld steps into the octagon once again! But here's a twist: his original opponent, Zhu Rong, had to withdraw due to an injury, and now Salkilld will face a fellow Aussie, Jamie Mullarkey.
The Rising Star's First UFC Test of 2026
Quillan Salkilld, one of the breakthrough fighters of 2025, is set to make his mark in the new year. With an impressive 10-1 MMA record and a perfect 3-0 in the UFC, he's ready to take on all comers. Salkilld's 2025 was a year of highlights: from his vicious 61-second knockout of Anshul Jubli to his unanimous decision victory over Yanal Ashmouz, and let's not forget his head-turning (quite literally!) violent head kick knockout of Nasrat Haqparast in October.
A Home Advantage for Salkilld
The stage is set for UFC 325 at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, on January 31st. Salkilld will have the home crowd behind him, which could be a significant advantage.
But here's where it gets controversial: his new opponent, Jamie Mullarkey, is no pushover. With a record of 18-8 MMA and 6-6 UFC, Mullarkey is a seasoned veteran who often steps up to the plate when others might shy away. He's attempted the spoiler role multiple times throughout his UFC career, and sometimes he's succeeded.
The UFC 325 Lineup
With this change, the UFC 325 card now includes some exciting matchups:
- 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
This event promises to be a thrilling night of MMA action. Who do you think will come out on top in this highly anticipated bout between Salkilld and Mullarkey? And what about the other matchups? Let us know your predictions and thoughts in the comments! The UFC world is buzzing, and we can't wait to hear your insights.
