Event
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to the Meta Apex for UFC Vegas 120, featuring 12 fights. The lightweight main event saw Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld defeat veteran Mateusz Gamrot via first-round rear-naked choke. Salkilld improved to 6-0 inside the Octagon. Other notable results included Diego Ferreira defeating Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision, Yadier Del Valle knocking out Darren Elkins in 35 seconds, and Alexia Thainara outpointing Amanda Lemos.
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Post-fight analysis following the event at the Meta Apex suggests key challenges for Quillan Salkilld, Carlos Diego Ferreira, Yadier del Valle, and Alexia Thainara.
Background
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, 8 August 2026, for UFC Vegas 120. The event featured 12 bouts, headlined by a lightweight contest between Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld and veteran Mateusz Gamrot. Salkilld secured a first-round rear-naked choke victory, improving his UFC record to 6-0 and marking his third consecutive finish. Following the win, Salkilld publicly called out top-five contenders, specifically naming Benoit St. Denis, Jim Miller, and King Green. Other notable main card results included Diego Ferreira defeating Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision, Yadier Del Valle knocking out Darren Elkins in 35 seconds, and Alexia Thainara defeating Amanda Lemos by decision. The event was broadcast live on Paramount+.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returned to the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday, 8 August 2026, for UFC Vegas 120. The event featured 12 bouts, headlined by a lightweight contest between Australian prospect Quillan Salkilld and veteran Mateusz Gamrot. Salkilld secured
Fact cards
Key entities: Quillan Salkilld, Mateusz Gamrot, Meta Apex, Diego Ferreira, Billy Quarantillo, Yadier Del Valle, Darren Elkins, Alexia Thainara.
2026-08-08: UFC Vegas 120 takes place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. 2026-08-08: Quillan Salkilld defeats Mateusz Gamrot via first-round rear-naked choke in the main event. 2026-08-08: Diego Ferreira defeats Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision. 2026-08-08: Yadier Del Valle kn
Timeline
UFC Vegas 120 takes place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Quillan Salkilld defeats Mateusz Gamrot via first-round rear-naked choke in the main event.
Diego Ferreira defeats Billy Quarantillo by unanimous decision.
Yadier Del Valle knocks out Darren Elkins in 35 seconds.
Alexia Thainara defeats Amanda Lemos by decision.
Post-fight press conference scheduled for 11:15 p.m. ET featuring bonus winners and fighter reactions.