‘It’s gonna be bad’: Robert Whittaker reacts to UFC Sydney main event involving Quillan Salkilld

Whittaker has given his early prediction.

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Robert Whittaker predicted Quillan Salkilld will decisively defeat Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Sydney.
The UFC announced its return to the Afterpay Arena in Sydney on February 6.
Salkilld currently holds a six-fight promotional winning streak, including a submission win over Mateusz Gamrot.

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Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker shared his prediction for the upcoming UFC Sydney main event between lightweight contenders Quillan Salkilld and Benoit Saint-Denis. Speaking on the MMArcade Podcast, Whittaker strongly backed his compatriot Salkilld to win, predicting that the fight is "gonna be terrible" for Saint-Denis.

The UFC announced its return to Sydney, Australia, scheduled for February 6 at the Afterpay Arena. In addition to commenting on the headline lightweight bout, the 35-year-old Whittaker stated that he is preparing to return to the Octagon on the same card in what could potentially be his final professional bout.

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‘It’s gonna be bad’: Robert Whittaker reacts to UFC Sydney main event involving Quillan Salkilld

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