Australian UFC lightweight Quillan Salkilld steps into UFC 321 on just 10 days’ notice to face Nasrat Haqparast in the featured prelim. Despite losing his Instagram account, Quillan remains laser-focused and hungry to make a statement on the big stage. With a record of (insert record, e.g. 9-2), Salkilld shares insights on short-notice preparation, mindset, and what fans can expect from his explosive return to the Octagon.
Timecodes:
0:00 – Intro & live from the Middle East
1:10 – Finally getting the UFC call-up
1:47 – Short notice fight and opponent reveal
3:31 – Flying out last minute with the team
3:55 – Instagram hacked at 53k followers
4:50 – Calling out Mark Zuckerberg for his account
5:35 – Side hustles & random hobbies
6:05 – Chess battles and brain vs brawn
7:01 – Predicting a submission win
8:21 – Fellow Aussies succeeding on Contender Series
9:00 – Cody Haddon’s New York fight
12:10 – Brutal weight cut on 10 days’ notice
16:06 – Why he loves short notice “gangster” fights
17:03 – Climbing toward UFC rankings
18:57 – What fans can expect in this fight
19:47 – Walking out at Etihad Arena
20:24 – Picks for Aspinall vs Gane
21:04 – Mum’s reaction to Australian MMA magazine cover
21:40 – Message for Aussie fans