Overview
- Salkilld posted “Reporting for duty” with a #Feb tag on social media, signaling he expects to fight at UFC Sydney on Feb. 6, 2027 at Afterpay Arena.
- The 26-year-old Australian is 13-1 as a pro and 6-0 in the UFC after recent wins over Beneil Dariush and Mateusz Gamrot that pushed him to No. 6 in the lightweight rankings.
- When asked about potential opponents for a return, Salkilld specifically named Paddy Pimblett and Max Holloway as fighters he would like to face.
- UFC has confirmed the event date and venue but has not announced any bouts for the Sydney card, so Salkilld’s participation and his opponent remain unconfirmed.
- If Salkilld is booked for Feb. 6, the matchup choices will hinge on availability of higher-ranked lightweights and ongoing plans in the division, and a marquee opponent would accelerate his rise toward title contention.