Mateusz Gamrot aims to harness Dustin Poirier’s energy at UFC Fight Night 284
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 3:25 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Mateusz Gamrot prepares to face Quillan Salkilld at UFC Fight Night 284 on August 8 in Las Vegas. Gamrot credits his teammate, Dustin Poirier, for his 'crazy energy' and believes it will enhance his performance. Poirier is set to serve as a desk analyst for the event following a recent arrest, while Gamrot seeks to improve his recent mixed results. Salkilld, undefeated in his past five fights, is coming off a victory over Beneil Dariush from May.
- •Gamrot is 2-2 in his last four bouts.
- •Salkilld is undefeated with four first-round finishes in the UFC.
- •Poirier's recent arrest has drawn mixed reactions, impacting his analyst role.
- 3:25 AMYahoo Sports — Mateusz Gamrot credits Dustin Poirier’s energy ahead of UFC Vegas 120
"Mateusz Gamrot is looking to feed off Dustin Poirier’s energy in his upcoming bout in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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