Mateusz Gamrot submits statement after UFC Vegas 120 loss to Quillan Salkilld
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Mateusz Gamrot faced a first-round submission defeat against Quillan Salkilld at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, 2026, in Las Vegas. This loss halts Gamrot's momentum, as he has alternated wins and losses in his last six fights. Following the match, Gamrot expressed his commitment to continue fighting and his belief that his journey is not over. He acknowledges that while defeat is painful, it provides opportunities for growth and reflection. As Gamrot seeks to rebound, potential matchups could include a rematch with Rafael Fiziev or a fight against Tofiq Musayev.
- •Gamrot lost by submission in the first round to Salkilld.
- •The fight took place during UFC Vegas 120 in Las Vegas.
- •Gamrot's record now alternate wins and losses over his last six fights.
- •He indicated his determination to continue his career despite the setback.
- •Future opponents may include Rafael Fiziev or Tofiq Musayev.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mateusz Gamrot releases statement following UFC Vegas 120 submission loss – ‘The story continues’
"“Gamer” will keep going. No. 8-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight Mateusz Gamrot got smoked in the first round by red-hot Australian prospect-turned-contender Quillan Salkilld in the UFC Vegas 120 main event this past weekend (Sat., Aug. 8, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada (watch highlights). Following the first-round submission loss, Gamrot released […]
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