A lightweight contest is scheduled for UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey, featuring Quillan Salkilld taking on Yanal Ashmouz. Both athletes are looking to extend their winning streaks on an undercard event headlined by Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O`Malley.
Quillan Salkilld began his professional career in April 2021. His latest victory came via TKO against Anshul Jubli. Holding a professional record of 8 wins and only 1 loss, Salkilld comes into this fight with significant confidence. Yanal Ashmouz turned professional in July 2019 and recently secured a unanimous decision win over Trevor Peek in his last octagon appearance.
Betting Odds for Salkilld vs Ashmouz
Quillan Salkilld is listed as the clear favorite in this matchup, with odds suggesting he is highly expected to win. Yanal Ashmouz is the underdog, offering a higher potential payout should he pull off an upset.
- Favorite: Quillan Salkilld (Odds: 1.2 or -455)
- Underdog: Yanal Ashmouz (Odds: 4.8 or +380)
Analyzing the method of victory odds, Salkilld is favored to win by decision, while Ashmouz has longer odds for any method of victory. Both fighters have relatively high odds for a knockout finish compared to a points victory for Salkilld, highlighting the oddsmakers` view of the potential fight trajectory.
| Method of Victory | Quillan Salkilld | Yanal Ashmouz |
|---|---|---|
| By KO/TKO or Disqualification | 6.4 (+540) | 8.5 (+750) |
| By Decision or Technical Decision | 2.0 (+100) | 10.0 (+900) |
Approximate Fight Time
The UFC 316 main card, which includes the Salkilld vs Ashmouz bout on the undercard, is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM EST on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Ring walks for this specific fight are estimated to occur around 6:20 PM EST.
How to Watch
The Quillan Salkilld vs Yanal Ashmouz fight can be watched via ESPN+.
Tristan Blackwood