Salkilld Submits Gamrot in UFC Vegas 120 Main Event

Australian lightweight Quillan Salkilld announced himself as a serious contender in the UFC's 155-pound division with a stunning first-round submission victory over veteran Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday, August 8, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The 26-year-old Salkilld, ranked No. 12, dominated the eighth-ranked Gamrot on the feet and on the ground before securing a rear-naked choke at 4:25 of the opening round, extending his winning streak to 13 fights.

The victory marked Salkilld's sixth consecutive win since joining the UFC through Dana White's Contender Series in 2024, with five of those wins coming by first-round finish. In his first UFC main event, Salkilld took a significant step up in competition against the former KSW champion and delivered a performance that exceeded expectations. Early in the fight, Salkilld hurt Gamrot with a jab and controlled the striking exchanges. When the fight went to the ground, where Gamrot is known for his dangerous grappling, Salkilld not only defended against submission attempts, including a kneebar, but also reversed the pressure. He secured a takedown of his own, took Gamrot's back, and locked in the...