Quillan Salkilld delivered a devastating performance in the main event of UFC Vegas 120, defeating Mateusz Gamrot via arm-triangle choke in the first round.
Salkilld's impressive victory showcased his well-rounded skills, as he controlled the pace of the fight with his striking and took Gamrot down with ease. The young Australian's grappling skills were on full display as he worked his way to the back of Gamrot and secured the arm-triangle choke, forcing Gamrot to submit.
The win marked a significant statement from Salkilld, who has been touted as one of the top prospects in the lightweight division. His performance has put him in the conversation for a title shot against the likes of Paddy Pimblett or Max Holloway.
Meanwhile, Billy Quarantillo suffered a tough loss at the hands of Carlos Diego Ferreira, who landed a plethora of right hands to the face of "Billy Q". Quarantillo's pressure was unable to pay dividends, as Ferreira's sharp striking proved to be too much for him.
Ferreira's victory marked a successful farewell for the veteran, who called out King Green and Jim Miller for potential matchups against the lightweight old guard.
In other action on the card, Yadier del Valle defeated Darren Elkins via first-round knockout, spoiling Elkins' retirement bout. Diyar Nurgozhay also earned a first-round knockout victory over Bruno Lopes.
Ty Miller, a 26-year-old welterweight prospect, made a statement with a dominant performance against Billy Ray Goff. Miller's length and jab proved to be too much for Goff, who was unable to mount any meaningful offense.
Goff's corner was criticized for their advice to "not engage" in the third round, rather than throwing in the towel to end the fight. The win marked a successful start to Miller's UFC career, with the young prospect improving to 2-0 inside the Octagon.
Source: Yahoo Sports