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Quillan Salkilld Teases Return at Upcoming UFC Sydney Card

UFC lightweight contender Quillan Salkilld has signaled his intention to return to the octagon at the upcoming UFC Sydney event, scheduled for February 6 at Afterpay Arena in Sydney, Australia. The 26-year-old, who holds a 13-1 MMA record with six consecutive UFC victories—five by stoppage—most recently impressed with a first-round submission win over Mateusz Gamrot, placing him among the division’s elite.

Currently ranked sixth in the Meta UFC lightweight standings, Salkilld’s next bout could feature a high-profile opponent, with Max Holloway emerging as a potential matchup given his availability. The event remains several months away, with no fights officially announced yet, but Salkilld’s social media tease—‘Reporting for duty’—hints at his readiness to compete at the prestigious card.

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