UFC Vegas 120 Highlights! Salkilld Shocks Gamrot With Early Submission
Quillan Salkilld leveled up last night (Sat., Aug. 8, 2026) at UFC Vegas 120 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside the revamped Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the rising contender put a dominant stop to lightweight veteran Mateusz Gamrot with a main event first-round submission (rear-naked choke). This was a big spot for both […]
Quillan Salkilld made a shocking early submission victory over lightweight veteran Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120 LIVE on August 8, 2026, at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was Salkilld's first UFC headliner, and he proved his mettle by ending the fight in the first round with a rear-naked choke. The Australian fighter started the bout by landing a couple of hard shots on Gamrot, forcing the veteran to transition to his wrestling.
Salkilld showcased his ground-fighting skills, reversing multiple positions and eventually securing a takedown on Gamrot. The Australian then locked in the rear-naked choke, forcing Gamrot to tap out and secure his sixth consecutive UFC win.
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