Quillan Salkilld submits Mateusz Gamrot in first round at UFC Vegas 120
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Quillan Salkilld achieved a first-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, 2026, in Las Vegas. The fight highlighted Salkilld's prowess against one of the division's notable grapplers. Following the win, he expressed interest in battling a top-five opponent. The event also saw Diego Ferreira winning against Billy Quarantillo and Alexia Thainara defeating Amanda Lemos, adding to the excitement of the card. Upcoming discussions are set for next weekend's UFC 330 event.
- •Salkilld submitted Gamrot in the first round.
- •The event took place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
- •Salkilld is seeking a fight with a top-five lightweight.
- •Diego Ferreira defeated Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event.
- •Alexia Thainara continues her rise with a win over Amanda Lemos.
- 4:14 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 120 post-fight show: Reaction to Quillan Salkilld’s eye-opening destruction of Mateusz Gamrot
- 4:14 AMMMA Fighting — UFC Vegas 120 post-fight show: Reaction to Quillan Salkilld’s eye-opening destruction of Mateusz Gamrot
"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: Quillan Salkilld of Australia reacts after a submission victory against Mateusz Gamrot of Poland in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on August 08, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Quillan Salkilld sent a message to the rest of the lightweight division on Saturday night with a first-round finish of Mateusz Gamrot — but it wasn’t just the fact that he got the quick stoppage, it was how Salkilld did it against one of the division’s best grapplers. Following the win, Salkilld called for a top-five fighter. But will he get it next? Following UFC Vegas 120, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the card, Salkilld’s impressive submission win over Gamrot, the realistic options in front of him, and what would’ve happened had Salkilld called out PFL champ and newest free agent Usman Nurmagomedov. Additionally, they discuss Diego Ferreira’s co-main event win over Billy Quarantillo, Alexia Thainara continuing her rise up the strawweight ranks with a win over Amanda Lemos, the updated main card for next weekend’s UFC 330 event, and much more. Watch the UFC Vegas 120 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.
"UFC’s return to the APEX is officially in the books
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 4:14 AMUFC Vegas 120 post-fight show: Reaction to Quillan Salkilld’s eye-opening destruction of Mateusz Gamrot
UFC’s return to the APEX is officially in the books
- MMA FightingAug 9, 2026, 4:14 AMUFC Vegas 120 post-fight show: Reaction to Quillan Salkilld’s eye-opening destruction of Mateusz Gamrot
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 08: Quillan Salkilld of Australia reacts after a submission victory against Mateusz Gamrot of Poland in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on August 08, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Quillan Salkilld sent a message to the rest of the lightweight division on Saturday night with a first-round finish of Mateusz Gamrot — but it wasn’t just the fact that he got the quick stoppage, it was how Salkilld did it against one of the division’s best grapplers. Following the win, Salkilld called for a top-five fighter. But will he get it next? Following UFC Vegas 120, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee react to the card, Salkilld’s impressive submission win over Gamrot, the realistic options in front of him, and what would’ve happened had Salkilld called out PFL champ and newest free agent Usman Nurmagomedov. Additionally, they discuss Diego Ferreira’s co-main event win over Billy Quarantillo, Alexia Thainara continuing her rise up the strawweight ranks with a win over Amanda Lemos, the updated main card for next weekend’s UFC 330 event, and much more. Watch the UFC Vegas 120 post-fight show above, or an audio-only version of the show can also be streamed below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your pods.
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