Amateur career Salkilld began his amateur career with a loss at Eternal MMA 37 and concluded it with a first-round submission victory over Abdalla Biayda at Eternal MMA 53. He also competed at the 2019 GAMMA World Championships. He finished his amateur career with a record of 8–3.
Dana White's Contender Series On 3 September 2024, Salkilld faced Gauge Young at
Dana White's Contender Series 70. He won the fight by unanimous decision, earning himself a UFC contract.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Salkilld made his UFC debut against
Anshul Jubli at
UFC 312 on 8 February 2025. He won the fight via technical knockout just 19 seconds into the fight. This fight earned him his first
Performance of the Night award. Salkilld faced Yanal Ashmouz at
UFC 316 on 7 June 2025. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Salkilld faced
Nasrat Haqparast at
UFC 321 on 25 October 2025. He won the fight by knockout in the first round. This fight earned him another
Performance of the Night award. Salkilld was scheduled to face
Rongzhu at
UFC 325 on 31 January 2026. Rongzhu was forced to withdraw due to a knee injury and was replaced by
Jamie Mullarkey. Salkilld submitted Mullarkey in the first round. This fight earned him a $100,000
Performance of the Night award. Salkilld faced
Beneil Dariush on 2 May 2026 at
UFC Fight Night 275. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round. This fight earned him another
Performance of the Night award. ==Championships and accomplishments==