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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.
Veteran UFC featherweight Darren Elkins announced his retirement after being knocked out in 35 seconds by Yadier del Valle at UFC Vegas 120, closing a 31-fight UFC career that included bouts with top contenders such as Charles Oliveira, Alexander Volkanovski and Chad Mendes.
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.