Quillan Salkilld prepares for UFC Vegas 120 main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:57 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Quillan Salkilld is set to headline UFC Vegas 120 against Mateusz Gamrot on August 8 in Las Vegas. Salkilld, with a record of 12-1, is coming off a 5-0 streak in the UFC, including four first-round finishes. He views this fight as the realization of a long-held dream and aims to further establish himself in the lightweight division. The matchup will take place at Meta Apex, as Salkilld looks to build on his recent successes while embracing the spotlight of a main event.
- •Salkilld records four first-round finishes in UFC fights.
- •Gamrot holds a professional record of 26-4.
- •Salkilld describes headlining as a dream come true.
- •Event takes place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- •Fight scheduled for August 8.
- 6:57 AMYahoo Sports — Quillan Salkilld reflects on journey to UFC Vegas 120 main event
"Quillan Salkilld claims his first main event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the culmination of a vision he has carried since the beginning of his professional career.
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