Quillan Salkilld defeats Mateusz Gamrot by rear-naked choke in UFC Vegas 120 main event
Australian lightweight Quillan Salkilld submitted top-10 contender Mateusz Gamrot in the first round of the UFC Vegas 120 main event, extending his UFC winning streak to six.
Quillan Salkilld secured a first-round victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120, finishing the bout at 4:25 with a rear-naked choke. The Australian fighter, unbeaten in his UFC career, began the round with striking exchanges before scoring a takedown and moving to Gamrot's back, where he applied the submission.
Gamrot attempted an early leg lock and later sought an ankle lock on the ground, but Salkilld defended and regained control, ultimately forcing the tap. The win brings Salkilld’s overall streak to 13 consecutive victories, including six in the UFC lightweight division.
"I proved I’m the real deal and I want to use every weapon in my arsenal," Salkilld said after the fight.
When asked about his next opponent, Salkilld indicated he is open to facing a top-five lightweight, stating he believes he deserves such a matchup.
The lightweight division remains crowded, and matchmakers have yet to announce Salkilld’s next opponent.