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Quillan Salkilld explains fan backlash over submission win instead of knockout

May 1, 2026, 4:37 AM
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Quillan Salkilld revealed that fans were upset with him for winning his bout against Jamie Mullarkey via submission when they expected a knockout finish. Salkilld acknowledged that fans don't always understand how difficult it is to finish opponents at the UFC level. He explained that he had to apologize to fans because they only saw his knockout victories and didn't realize he was also skilled in grappling. Salkilld noted that fans were angry he submitted his opponent rather than knocking him out. He emphasized that he doesn't know exactly how he'll win his next fight but will aim to land a clean strike to the head.

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Quillan Salkilld

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