Quillan Salkilld's UFC 325 Opponent Changed: A Home Game for the Rising Star
January 10, 2026
The highly anticipated UFC 325 event, taking place on January 31, 2026, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, has seen a slight adjustment to its lineup. One of the breakout fighters of 2025, Quillan Salkilld, will now face a new opponent, Jamie Mullarkey, after the original opponent, Zhu Rong, had to withdraw due to injury.
Salkilld, a rising lightweight sensation, had an incredible first year in the UFC. He made a bold statement with a 61-second knockout of Anshul Jubli, followed by a unanimous decision victory over Yanal Ashmouz. But it was his violent head kick knockout of Nasrat Haqparast in October that truly turned heads. With a perfect 10-1 MMA and 3-0 UFC record, Salkilld is a force to be reckoned with.
Jamie Mullarkey, a fellow Australian with a 18-8 MMA and 6-6 UFC record, is no stranger to playing the spoiler role. He aims to disrupt the momentum of the rising star Salkilld, who is stepping up to the plate in situations where others might falter. This change in opponents adds an intriguing dynamic to the card, as Mullarkey seeks to continue his successful spoiler streak.
The updated UFC 325 lineup features a variety of exciting matchups, including:
- 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
- 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 showcase of talent, with the potential for some surprising upsets. Will Salkilld maintain his winning streak, or will Mullarkey succeed in his spoiler mission? The stage is set for an unforgettable night of UFC action.
