Many fighters excel at trash-talking, but no one does it better than Australians. Their bold, fearless style and sharp words make them stand out in the fighting world. Australia truly leads when it comes to trash-talking in any sport. Indeed, a new name is making waves in the UFC: Quillan Salkilld. The 25-year-old Australian lightweight burst onto the scene with a record-setting 19-second knockout of Anshul Jubli at UFC 312, since he was a source of many memes.
Before the fight, Anshul Jubli confidently claimed he had the mindset to beat Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, he lost to Quillan Salkilld in just 19 seconds. Salkilld has been defeating fighters from various less prominent UFC countries. After that, he also won against Yanal Ashmouz from Israel. Salkilld says he sees himself like Drew Dober, clearing the way for fighters from countries that aren’t traditionally big in the UFC.
“I’m gonna be the next Drew Dober. The minority killer. That’s what they calling me. I love the memes I fought in Sydney. They don’t know me but they know the fact that Anshul lossed. There is more memes about Anshul losing rather than me winning. But I’m on the good side of the memes. As long as I stay on the right side I’m happy,” he said.
Salkilld isn’t just beating fighters from lesser-represented countries; he had to prove himself against American competition just to enter the UFC. Now, he’s building a reputation for dominating opponents from countries that haven’t had a strong UFC presence, positioning himself as a rising force in the lightweight division.
Quillan Salkilld Aims To Put Perth On The MMA Map With Dominant UFC Rise
Salkilld expressed that one of his main goals is to represent not just his country but specifically his hometown of Perth. He’s motivated to put the city on the global MMA map and is determined to make the region more recognized through his performances in the UFC. His rise isn’t just about personal success but also about bringing attention and pride to where he comes from.
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Indeed, for any fighter competing in the UFC, one of the biggest dreams is to represent the culture they come from. It’s more than just winning fights—it’s about carrying the pride, history, and spirit of their homeland into the octagon. Every victory becomes a statement, not just for themselves, but for the communities and countries they represent.
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