Australian fighter Quillan Salkilld made his main‑event debut at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, ending the bout against Mateusz Gamrot with a rear‑naked choke at 4:25 of the opening round.
The triumph gave the 13‑1 lightweight the most significant win of his career, extending his streak to 13 consecutive victories and marking his fourth straight first‑round finish.
Following the stoppage, Salkilld said he is ready for a step up in competition, specifically seeking an opponent ranked among the lightweight division's top five.
Fight Overview
The contest was scheduled as a five‑round non‑title lightweight matchup, but Salkilld secured the win early after weathering a leg‑lock attempt by Gamrot and taking his opponent's back.
The referee called the fight when the rear‑naked choke was fully locked in, moving Salkilld up to the number‑12 spot in the UFC lightweight rankings.
Salkilld Calls for Stronger Competition
In post‑fight remarks, Salkilld stated, "I think I deserve someone who's in the top five or close to it," emphasizing his desire to face elite opposition.
He noted that his recent run of four consecutive first‑round finishes has positioned him as a rising contender deserving higher‑profile match‑ups.
Other Cards at UFC Fight Night
Diego Ferreira accumulated more than 135 significant strikes over 15 minutes to earn a unanimous decision victory over Billy Quarantillo, with all three judges scoring the bout 30‑27.
Veteran Darren Elkins' retirement fight ended abruptly when Yadier del Valle knocked him out with a left hook 35 seconds into the opening round; Elkins reflected, "I'm thankful for it all … don't ever give up on yourself,".
Strawweight Alexia Thainara used a high‑pace attack and varied takedowns to secure a unanimous decision against former contender Amanda Lemos, taking the judges' scores of 29‑28, 29‑28 and 30‑27.
Unbeaten welterweight Ty Miller stopped Billy Ray Goff via TKO 15 seconds into the third round, extending his perfect 8‑0 record while handing Goff his third consecutive loss.
