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Australian Quillan Salkilld defeated Mateusz Gamrot via a first-round rear-naked choke at UFC Vegas 120, though he revealed a knee popped during an awkward wrestling exchange. He’s optimistic it isn’t serious, will get a medical check, and is targeting a quick return before year’s end with aspirations of cracking the lightweight top 5, potentially on a Madison Square Garden card.
Quillan Salkilld stunned Mateusz Gamrot by securing a first‑round rear-naked choke in the UFC Vegas 120 main event, extending Salkilld’s win streak to six and signaling his rise in the lightweight ranks on Paramount+.
Australian rising star Quillan Salkilld dominated Mateusz Gamrot, submitting him in the first round at UFC Vegas 120, and named Benoit Saint-Denis as his preferred next opponent as rankings and title contention loom.
Quillan Salkilld overwhelmed Mateusz Gamrot in the opening round to establish himself as a top lightweight contender, while Yadier del Valle knocked out Darren Elkins in Elkins’ retirement fight; Gamrot and Lemos each suffered notable losses, Diego Ferreira edged Billy Quarantillo in a battle, and Elkins walked away after a long UFC run.
Quillan Salkilld defeated Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke at 4:25 of the first round in the UFC Vegas 120 main event, extending his win streak to 13 and his UFC run to six straight victories. After a striking start, Salkilld took the fight to the ground, locked in the choke from back control, and earned the finish, signaling his ascent toward the lightweight top five.
Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night 261 in Rio de Janeiro, extending his UFC records for most stoppage wins and submissions, and remaining undefeated in Brazil. Oliveira expressed interest in fighting Max Holloway and the 'BMF' title afterward.
Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via submission in the main event of UFC Rio, marking his return to Brazil after five years, and called for a fight against Max Holloway for the BMF title. The event featured several other notable fights, including Deiveson Figueiredo's victory and multiple finishes across the card.
Charles Oliveira defeated Mateusz Gamrot via submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round at UFC Rio, showcasing a dominant performance with notable ground control and striking, culminating in a victory celebrated by the crowd.
Charles Oliveira made a triumphant return to the UFC with a second-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio, showcasing his skills and dedication, and dedicating the win to Brazil while calling out Max Holloway for a future fight.
Charles Oliveira is confident ahead of his UFC Rio main event against Mateusz Gamrot, aiming to finish the fight early and secure a title shot or a BMF belt fight against Max Holloway, who is currently injured. Oliveira sees the fight as a stepping stone to further championship opportunities in a crowded lightweight division.
Charles Oliveira will fight Mateusz Gamrot as the new main event at UFC Rio on October 11 after Rafael Fiziev's injury led to a last-minute opponent change. Gamrot, with a strong recent record, steps in to face Oliveira, who is looking to rebound from a recent knockout loss. The fight is significant for both fighters' careers and the UFC Rio card lineup is still being finalized.
Charles Oliveira's potential UFC Rio opponent options have narrowed as Benoit Saint-Denis's manager announced he won't fight Oliveira on short notice, leaving Mateusz Gamrot as a leading candidate to step in for the event.
Ilia Topuria, the undefeated UFC lightweight champion, has dominated recent opponents, but contender Mateusz Gamrot is seen as a stylistic threat due to his grappling skills, with Beneil Dariush suggesting Gamrot could pose problems for Topuria. Dariush, a top contender himself, is aiming for a title shot and believes his experience and grappling ability could challenge Topuria's dominance.
Lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot has been confirmed as the backup for the Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira lightweight championship rematch at UFC 294. This news comes as a disappointment for Dan Hooker, who was hoping to fight Gamrot. Hooker is ranked three spots below Gamrot and is ready for action if Gamrot decides to wait. Gamrot, coming off a TKO victory, could potentially move up in the rankings if something happens to Makhachev or Oliveira.
Mateusz Gamrot, after his win at UFC Vegas 79, called out former Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, expressing his desire to showcase his jiu-jitsu skills against the dangerous ground fighter. Gamrot, who is on a two-fight win streak, believes that Oliveira will lose his upcoming rematch against Islam Makhachev and is willing to wait until next year for the opportunity to fight him.