Quillan Salkilld Moves Up to No. 6 in UFC Lightweight Rankings

Quillan Salkilld has moved up to No. 6 in the UFC lightweight rankings following his submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120.

The Australian fighter showcased dominance during the match, finishing Gamrot early at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. As a result of this loss, Gamrot has dropped to No. 9 in the rankings.

In related updates, Alexia Thainara climbed to No. 7 in the women's strawweight division after her win against Amanda Lemos, who fell to No. 14. The rankings were updated after the Paramount+ card on August 8, with Justin Gaethje remaining the champion in the lightweight category.

Salkilld has expressed interest in fighting Benoit Saint-Denis, currently ranked No. 8, in a bout scheduled for November at Madison Square Garden.