The UFC was again on the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for UFC Vegas 120. In the principle occasion, Quillan Salkilld took on Mateusz Gamrot in a fan-friendly light-weight scrap.
Salkilld was set for his first UFC most important occasion and was coming off a first-round TKO over Beneil Dariush. Gamrot, in the meantime, was coming off a submission win over Esteban Ribovics to return to the win column.
Finally, it was Salkilld who acquired his hand raised with a submission win within the first spherical over Gamrot, cementing himself as a real light-weight contender. Following UFC Vegas 120, here’s what I feel ought to be subsequent for the light-weight contenders.
Quillan Salkilld
Quillan Salkilld was trying to show he’s a legit light-weight contender and made a press release with a first-round submission win over Mateusz Gamrot. Salkilld regarded good on the toes and within the grappling exchanges as he seems to be the entire bundle.
With the win, Salkilld is now a legit title contender and will get a top-five opponent subsequent. A logical subsequent battle is to face Benoit Saint Denis, who’s ranked sixth and is coming off a fast loss to Paddy Pimblett. It may headline a Battle Evening card later this 12 months in what can be a fan-friendly bout for nevertheless lengthy it lasts. If Salkilld can beat Saint Denis, he would probably be a win away from a title shot.
Mateusz Gamrot
Mateusz Gamrot entered UFC Vegas 120 with an opportunity to cement himself as a title contender and derail the hype of Salkilld. But, he struggled in opposition to Salkilld and acquired caught by a submission, which pressured him to faucet within the first spherical.
With the loss, Gamrot seems to be extra of a gatekeeper for the highest 10 than a real title contender. He’ll probably must battle somebody beneath him within the rankings once more. A logical subsequent bout is to face Tom Nolan, who’s 5-1 within the UFC and has regarded spectacular since his upset UFC debut loss. Nolan is ranked beneath him, and it offers him an opportunity to enter the top-10, whereas for Gamrot, he must win to show he’s a top-10 man.
What do you assume ought to be subsequent for Quillan Salkilld and Mateusz Gamrot after UFC Vegas 120?
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