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Salkilld submits Gamrot in first round at UFC Fight Night
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Key Points:
- Quillan Salkilld delivered a dominant first-round submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot via rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, marking his fourth consecutive first-round finish.
- Salkilld controlled the fight from the start, mixing strikes and takedowns effectively against the No. 8-ranked lightweight Gamrot, who had only been finished once before in his UFC career.
- The 26-year-old Australian lightweight improved his record to 13-1 and is now 6-0 since joining the UFC in September 2024 via the Contender Series.
- Gamrot, a seasoned veteran, fell to 9-5 in the UFC after the loss, while Salkilld's impressive performance solidifies his rapid rise toward the top of the 155-pound division.
