RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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See the full story · 2 sourcesRising lightweight contender Quillan Salkilld proved he’s the real deal last night (Sat., Aug. 8, 2026) at UFC Vegas 120 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside the revamped Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, putting a decisive stop to Mateusz Gamrot via first-round rear-naked choke (watch it HERE ). It’s Salkilld’s third-straight first-round finish of 2026, earning a $100,00 post-fight bonus for each of the previous two.
In addition to the lightweight headliner, UFC’s return to Meta Apex produced a long list of memorable performances and finishes. Check out some of the key moments below and let us know who stood out among the rest:
Yadier del Valle spoiled Darren Elkins’ retirement fight with a 35-second TKO (see it HERE )
Welterweight prospect Ty Miller battered Billy Ray Goff with a third-round knockout
Heavyweight newcomer Jose Montanha steamrolled Louie Sutherland with a first-round submission
DEBUT WON IN UNDER TWO MINUTES ‼️ Jose Montanha wins by RNC in his first UFC fight! [ #UFCVegas120 | LIVE on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/QhqeMEtEPc
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) August 8, 2026
Brett Johns scored his first win since 2022 in a wild comeback knockout win over Gianni Vazquez
Former Ultimate Fighter winner Juliana Miller got back into the win column with a first-round submission win (watch it HERE )
Lightweight veteran Carlos Diego Ferreira outlasted feisty featherweight Billy Quarantillo in a third-round war
Diyar Nurgozhay beat the buzzer in his TKO finish over light heavyweight Bruno Lopes (watch HERE )
Now that the Octagon action has concluded, let’s take a closer look at the official UFC Vegas 120 post-fight bonus winners. Remember, each winner gets an extra $100,000 , while every fighter leftover who earned a finish gets $25,000.
Fight of the Night: Billy Quarantillo vs. Diego Ferreira Performance of the Night: Quillan Salkilld Performance of the Night: Ty Miller $25K Winners: Miles Johns, Juliana Miller, Jose Montanha, Diyar Nurgozhay, Yadier del Valle
For complete UFC Vegas 120 results, coverage, and highlights click HERE .
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