Bryan Battle and Quillan Salkilld shine at PFL Charlotte and UFC Vegas 120
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
PFL Charlotte featured a matchup between Bryan Battle and Dalton Rosta on August 4, followed by UFC Vegas 120, where Mateusz Gamrot faced Quillan Salkilld. Alexia Thainara secured a significant win over Amanda Lemos, solidifying her rise in the rankings and positioning her for a future title shot. The PFL announced that it plans to make key announcements regarding its upcoming events, while Salkilld demonstrated strong grappling and striking skills in his victory over Gamrot. UFC 330 is the next major event on the horizon featuring title defenses from Islam Makhachev and Mackenzie Dern.
- •PFL Charlotte took place on August 4, headlined by Bryan Battle vs. Dalton Rosta.
- •Quillan Salkilld submitted Mateusz Gamrot in the first round at UFC Vegas 120.
- •Alexia Thainara's victory over Amanda Lemos positions her for a title shot next year.
- •The PFL is expected to announce future events following its merger with Most Valuable Promotions.
- •UFC 330 features title fights with Makhachev and Dern defending their belts.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — MMA Weekend: 3 Takeaways From PFL Charlotte And UFC Vegas 120
"Fans were treated to yet another MMA weekend bonanza over the past two days. The PFL began it on Friday with an event in Charlotte, headlined by The Ultimate Fighter 29 winner area and native Bryan Battle taking on Dalton Rosta. The following night, the UFC returned to the Apex, with Mateusz Gamrot looking to […] The post MMA Weekend: 3 Takeaways From PFL Charlotte And UFC Vegas 120 appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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