Quillan Salkilld was given the chance to step up in the lightweight division at UFC Vegas 120, and he ended up stomping a longtime contender in the most unexpected way possible.
Facing grappling specialist Mateusz Gamrot in Saturday’s main event at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Salkilld stifled Gamrot’s attempts to dominate the fight on the ground before pulling off a stunning submission in the final minute of the opening round. It was just the second-time ever that Gamrot had been forced to tap and Salkilld’s incredible feat sent social media into a frenzy.
MMA pundit Brendan Schaub called Salkilld “a MONSTER” and added that he “looked elite and ready for top 3 in the division.” Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad agreed, stating, “155 has another contender.”
That’s six wins in six UFC appearances now for Salkilld, who has also finished his past four opponents.
Check out more social media reactions to his huge UFC Vegas 120 win below.
Jesus @quillansalkilld is a MONSTER. Looked elite and ready for top 3 in the division
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) August 9, 2026
Wow 155 has another contender
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 9, 2026
Give him bsd next
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 9, 2026
Quillan Salkilld is the real deal 🔥 great composure and did an amazing job handling Gamrot’s grappling. Give him a top 5 fight next #UFCVegas120
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 9, 2026
That was crazy, Salkilld makes great decisions
— Louis Smolka (@LouisSmolkaMMA) August 9, 2026
@ufc this kid is GOOD!!!#UFCvegas120
— Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) August 9, 2026
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