Salkilld apologizes to fans for submission win, not knockout

Quillan Salkilld revealed that fans were upset with him for finishing Jamie Mullarky by submission when they expected a knockout. Salkilld explained that people don't realize how difficult it is to finish opponents at the UFC level. He said fans only saw his knockout highlights and assumed he was purely a striker, not understanding his grappling abilities. He had to apologize for using a submission finish. When asked if he'd bet on a knockout in his next fight, Salkilld responded he would try to knock his opponent out but would take any win he could get. The post reflects fan expectations based on fighting style and the difficulty of elite-level finishes.