Quillan Salkilld submits Mateusz Gamrot in UFC Vegas 120 main event
Australian lightweight Salkilld finishes Gamrot with first-round rear-naked choke, but may have suffered knee injury in the process.
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Quillan Salkilld defeated Mateusz Gamrot via first-round rear-naked choke submission in the UFC Vegas 120 main event on August 9, 2026, showcasing a dominant performance that likely advances him into the lightweight top 10. Despite the decisive win, Salkilld revealed he may have sustained a knee injury during a wrestling exchange early in the fight. The Australian fighter received a $100,000 performance bonus and expressed confidence in his place among the division's elite.
- Quillan Salkilld defeated Mateusz Gamrot via first-round rear-naked choke submission at UFC Vegas 120, with the dominant performance likely advancing him into the lightweight top 10.
- Salkilld sustained a possible knee injury during a wrestling exchange early in the fight when Gamrot twisted his ankle, though he completed the submission and received a $100,000 performance bonus.
- The Australian fighter expressed confidence in his place among the division's elite and stated his goal of fighting at Madison Square Garden in November, pending medical clearance for his knee.
How it unfolded
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Report Salkilld discusses injury recovery and next opponent
Salkilld claims he heals quickly and expresses interest in fighting at Madison Square Garden in November, while waiting on medical clearance for his knee.
“I just showed everyone that I'm the real f*cking deal. I deserve to be in that top, top spot in the lightweight division.”
Quillan Salkilld · Mastodon ↗ -
Analysis Post-event breakdown
Fight statistics highlight that Salkilld ended Gamrot's takedown streak with his dominant wrestling performance.
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Reaction Post-fight analysis and reaction
Media coverage focuses on the significance of Salkilld's win over Gamrot and his emergence as a top lightweight contender.
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Report Salkilld awarded $100K bonus
Salkilld receives one of four $100,000 UFC Vegas 120 performance bonuses for his dominant display.
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Event Salkilld defeats Gamrot via submission
Quillan Salkilld finishes Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke in the first round of the UFC Vegas 120 main event.
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Report Salkilld reveals possible knee injury
In post-fight interview, Salkilld discloses he may have suffered a knee injury during a wrestling exchange where Gamrot grabbed his ankle and twisted it to 90 degrees.
“I heard a little pop.”
Quillan Salkilld · Google News ↗
What people are saying verbatim
“I heard a little pop.”
Quillan Salkilld, UFC lightweight fighter · MMA Fighting ↗ · Aug 8
“I just showed everyone that I'm the real f*cking deal. I deserve to be in that top, top spot in the lightweight division.”
Quillan Salkilld, UFC lightweight fighter · MMA Fighting / Mastodon ↗ · Aug 8
“I'm like Wolverine, no matter what the injury is, I'm going to recover quick.”
Quillan Salkilld, UFC lightweight fighter · MMA Fighting ↗ · Aug 8
“The dream fight would be at [Madison Square Garden], New York. There's always a card usually in November so shit, fingers crossed, I can get matched up on that.”
Quillan Salkilld, UFC lightweight fighter · MMA Fighting ↗ · Aug 8
“If it was training, I would have kind of gone with it to not hurt the knee. He had my ankle and it turned to like 90 degrees.”
Quillan Salkilld, UFC lightweight fighter · MMA Fighting ↗ · Aug 8