
Quillan Salkilld Secures Win but Faces Knee Injury at UFC Vegas 120
Quillan Salkilld defeated Mateusz Gamrot with a rear-naked choke in the first round at UFC Vegas 120 on Saturday. However, the Australian lightweight may have injured his knee during the fight.
During an early grappling exchange, Salkilld experienced discomfort when Gamrot twisted his ankle. He reported hearing a pop and felt pain while securing the choke, which motivated him to finish the fight quickly to avoid further injury.
This win marks Salkilld's 13th consecutive victory, with six of those wins occurring in the UFC. He has achieved three wins in 2026 and is approaching the top five in the lightweight rankings. Following the match, Salkilld mentioned his knee felt sore but did not confirm if he would seek medical evaluation.