Quillan Salkilld discusses lack of nickname ahead of UFC fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Quillan Salkilld will face Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8. The Australian lightweight, who is 5-0 in the UFC with four first-round finishes, has opted not to adopt a nickname. He expressed a preference for having a nickname given to him rather than choosing one himself, stating his name is already difficult to pronounce. This main event marks a significant step up in competition for Salkilld, who has yet to secure an official nickname despite his undefeated record.
- •Quillan Salkilld competes at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8.
- •He faces Mateusz Gamrot in his first main event.
- •Salkilld is undefeated at 5-0 in the UFC.
- •He prefers to have a nickname bestowed upon him rather than chosen.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Why Quillan Salkilld doesn't have a nickname
"Quillan Salkilld has quickly ascended the ranks in the Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight division, but the Australian has opted against having a nickname.
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