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Mateusz Gamrot aims for entertainment against Quillan Salkilld at UFC Vegas 120

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:26 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Mateusz Gamrot aims for entertainment against Quillan Salkilld at UFC Vegas 120

Summary

Mateusz Gamrot faces Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld in the main event at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, 2026, in Las Vegas. Gamrot highlighted the need for adaptability in the UFC, noting he has altered his fighting style to emphasize entertainment while remaining true to his wrestling roots. Despite being ranked No. 8 in the Lightweight division, he feels he still has not received the recognition necessary for a title shot. This bout presents an opportunity for Gamrot to prove his worth against another rising contender.

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Key Details

•Gamrot is ranked No. 8 in the UFC Lightweight division.
•He has altered his fighting style to be more entertaining.
•This will be Gamrot's fifth main event in the UFC.
•The fight will take place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
•Gamrot faces Quillan Salkilld, a rising prospect in the division.

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9:26 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 120’s Mateusz Gamrot ‘changed his style’ because ‘the politics’ – ‘UFC is entertainment’

What they're saying

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“Gamer” knows what’s up. No. 8-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot welcomes red-hot Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld to the main event scene when the two headline UFC Vegas 120 this weekend (Sat., Aug. 8, 2026), inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. For Gamrot, this is familiar territory. UFC Vegas 120 will […]
— Yahoo Sports

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