Quillan Salkilld emerged from Saturday’s UFC Vegas 120 main event as a contender in the fight promotion’s lightweight division. The Australian defeated perennial contender Mateusz Gamrot via first-round submission.
Salkilld extended his winning streak to 13 consecutive fights and picked up his fourth Performance of the Night bonus in a row. During his post-fight interview, Salkilld put the top of the lightweight division on notice.
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“It feels f**king good,” Salkilld said. “I tell you what, I just proved I’m the real f**king deal now. These Top 5 better watch the f**k out.”
Five of Salklilld’s six UFC fights have ended in the first round. He entered Saturday’s fight ranked No. 9 in the division and wants a Top 5 ranked opponent next.
“I don’t give a f**k (who I face next) as long as it’s in the Top 5, mate. I earned my spot in the Top 10 and now I think I deserve a spot to come into the Top 5,” he said. “I think I deserve someone that’s in the Top 5 or close to it.”
