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Quillan Salkilld Has 2 Big Names In Mind For Next UFC Outing
Quillan Salkilld already has two big names in mind for his next fight, potentially at UFC Sydney.
The Aussie is undefeated in the UFC (6-0) and has finished Mateusz Gamrot, Beneil Dariush, and Anshul Jubli, among others.
The No. 6-ranked lightweight contender now wants to face a top-five opponent in his next bout, as he recently revealed.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 08: (R-L) Quillan Salkilld of Australia looks for a submission against Mateusz Gamrot of Poland in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on August 08, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Quillan Salkilld reveals who he wants to fight next
As per reports, Quillan Salkilld has asked UFC for Paddy Pimblett or Max Holloway next. He said:
“Give me Paddy [Pimblett] or [Max] Holloway.”
Check out Quillan Salkilld’s comments below:
Pimblett last fought at UFC 329, where he secured a submission victory in just 52 seconds. He is expected to face former two-division champion Ilia Topuria in his next bout.
Max Holloway, on the other hand, also competed at UFC 329, making his welterweight debut against Conor McGregor. “Blessed” secured a first-round TKO victory in the rematch after McGregor tore his ACL and meniscus while throwing a wild flying kick, forcing the referee to stop the bout.
A bout between Paddy Pimblett and Quillan Salkild is unlikely to occur in the near future. A potential bout against Holloway is also off the table for now, as Holloway wants to fight again in 2027 and would most likely run it back with McGregor if “The Notorious” returns for one last time during International Fight Week 2027, as he has promised.
Therefore, if the Aussie wants to fight someone ranked above him in the UFC lightweight rankings, especially a striker, it might be a good idea for him to wait.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – MAY 02: Quillan Salkilld of Australia reacts after a knockout victory against Beneil Dariush of Iran in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at RAC Arena on May 02, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)