Quillan Salkilld defeats Mateusz Gamrot by first-round submission at UFC Fight Night 284
Quillan Salkilld earned a first-round rear-naked choke victory over Mateusz Gamrot in the main event of UFC Fight Night 284 in Las Vegas, positioning himself as a rising contender in the lightweight division.
Quillan Salkilld (13-1 MMA, 6-0 UFC) submitted Mateusz Gamrot (26-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) with a rear-naked choke 35 seconds before the end of the first round at UFC Fight Night 284 in Las Vegas. The finish came after Salkilld secured back control following a series of exchanges that saw both fighters attempt takedowns.
The victory was unexpected by many analysts, as Gamrot entered the bout as a seasoned wrestler and grappler. Salkilld, who entered the fight with a perfect UFC record, said the performance demonstrated the level of competition lightweight fans can anticipate.
"I just proved I'm the real deal now. These top five lightweights better watch out," Salkilld said during the post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier.
Salkilld’s win marked his fourth consecutive first-round finish in the UFC, each of which has earned a post-fight bonus. The result moves him into contention for a top-five lightweight ranking.
UFC Fight Night 284 results continue to be updated as the event progresses.