Quillan Salkilld vs Yanal Ashmouz — Fight recap

Quillan Salkilld defeated Yanal Ashmouz by unanimous decision after three rounds on June 7, 2025, in a bout that showcased clear striking and grappling advantages. Salkilld landed 79 significant strikes at a 63% clip while controlling the cage for 7:35, compared to Ashmouz's 41 significant strikes at 52% accuracy and just 2:08 of control time.

The wrestling disparity proved decisive, with Salkilld converting 8 of 23 takedown attempts while Ashmouz failed on all six of his attempts. Salkilld's precision was evident in his body work, connecting on 18 of 19 body strikes, and he dominated the clinch exchanges throughout.

Referee Gasper Oliver scored the bout decisively for Salkilld, who controlled the tempo and dictated range with superior output and positional wrestling. The victory solidifies Salkilld's standing in a competitive division where wrestling-heavy grapplers continue to find success against strikers lacking takedown defense.