Quillan Salkilld reveals he may have suffered knee injury in win over Mateusz Gamrot: ‘I heard a little pop’
Key Points:
- Quillan Salkilld dominated Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Vegas 120 but sustained a potential knee injury during a wrestling exchange early in the fight, hearing a pop and feeling soreness afterward.
- Despite the knee discomfort, Salkilld secured a first-round rear-naked choke submission victory, likely propelling him into the UFC lightweight top 10 rankings.
- Salkilld plans to get his knee evaluated by a doctor before focusing on future fights and expects to return to action before the end of the year.
- He expressed interest in fighting at Madison Square Garden in New York, aiming for a high-profile matchup as he continues to climb the lightweight division.
- Salkilld emphasized his arrival as a top contender in the lightweight division, declaring himself deserving of a top spot after his impressive performance.