{"id":776742,"date":"2026-07-03T15:50:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/776742\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:50:13","slug":"ufc-books-surging-bonus-machine-for-massive-ufc-main-event-fight-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/776742\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Books Surging Bonus Machine for Massive UFC Main Event Fight in August"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5f\">One of the most promising young lightweights on the UFC roster is officially getting his first main event opportunity. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5i\">Following its second visit to Baku, Azerbaijan for a UFC Fight Night event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-baku-rafael-fiziev-vs-manuel-torres-free-live-stream-results-highlights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">that saw Rafael Fiziev score a huge knockout over Manuel Torres<\/a>, the UFC is currently in the midst of a rare off week this week before returning to Las Vegas, NV next Saturday for UFC 329. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5l\">UFC 329 promises to be one of the promotion\u2019s biggest shows of the year, as the main event will see former two-division titleholder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/conor-mcgregor-torched-retired-boxing-star-alleged-200-million-fight-offer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Conor McGregor return from a five-year layoff to rematch Max Holloway<\/a> after the pair first met at featherweight in 2013. <\/p>\n<p>Quillan Salkilld Gets First Main Event Opportunity at UFC Vegas 120<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5r\">During a relatively quiet week with no event scheduled, the UFC has revealed that surging lightweight contender Quillan Salkilld is set to meet Mateusz Gamrot in a UFC Fight Night main event on August 8. <\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">EXPECT A SHOW \ud83d\ude24<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gamer_mma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@Gamer_MMA<\/a> vs <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/quillansalkilld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@QuillanSalkilld<\/a> headline <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/UFCVegas120?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#UFCVegas120<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[ LIVE AUGUST 8 on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/paramountplus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@ParamountPlus<\/a> ] <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uwJMSKI7s4\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/uwJMSKI7s4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 UFC (@ufc) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/ufc\/status\/2072772228652138936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-6\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"5x\">Currently sitting at #8 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/meta-ai-ufc-rankings-add-several-new-fighters-following-ufc-baku-fight-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">in the UFC\u2019s newly-introduced Meta AI rankings<\/a>, Salkilld joined the promotion in 2024 after taking a unanimous decision over Gauge Young on Dana White\u2019s Contender Series. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"60\">The former Eternal MMA champion failed to find a finish on DWCS but introduced himself to UFC fans in stunning fashion at UFC 312 when he knocked out Anshul Jubli in just 19 seconds. That highlight was followed by a decision over Yanal Ashmouz before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-321-disgusting-knockout-of-the-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Australian scored another stunning knockout against longtime UFC veteran Nasrat Haqparast<\/a> at UFC 321. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kwm66avx6nn54803qz.jpg\" alt=\"Quillan Salkilld (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.\" title=\"Quillan Salkilld (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC 316 at Prudential Center.\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"6a\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Quillan Salkilld (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC 316 at Prudential Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6e\">Salkilld opened the year by submitting his Australian countryman Jamie Mullarkey before getting a major step up in competition for his last outing at UFC Perth, where he was matched with Beneil Dariush in the night\u2019s co-main event and stopped the lightweight staple in the opening round. <\/p>\n<p>Mateusz Gamrot Already Opened 2026 With a Submission Win<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6k\">Boasting four \u201cPerformance of the Night\u201d bonuses out of five UFC appearances and now on a 12-fight win streak that dates back to his second professional fight, Salkilld will try to take a step closer towards title contention when he meets Gamrot on August 8. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6n\">A former two-division champion with top Polish MMA promotion KSW, Gamrot \u00a0made the jump to the UFC in 2020 but dropped a split decision to Guram Kutateladze in a debut bout that took home \u201cFight of the Night\u201d honors at UFC Abu Dhabi. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kwm69f5dhpxp8jwp51.jpg\" alt=\"Mateusz Gamrot (red gloves) reacts after defeating Esteban Ribovics (blue gloves) during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center.\" title=\"Mateusz Gamrot (red gloves) reacts after defeating Esteban Ribovics (blue gloves) during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center.\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"6x\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mateusz Gamrot (red gloves) reacts after defeating Esteban Ribovics (blue gloves) during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"71\">\u201cGamer\u201d rebounded with a four-fight win streak capped off by a controversial victory over current top-ranked lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan in 2022. The 35-year-old has alternated wins and losses dating back to 2024 and submitted Esteban Ribovics in his most recent outing at UFC 327. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kwm6ae9w801gkjsmct.jpg\" alt=\"Mateusz Gamrot (red gloves) fights Esteban Ribovics (blue gloves) during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center.\" title=\"Mateusz Gamrot (red gloves) fights Esteban Ribovics (blue gloves) during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center.\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7b\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Mateusz Gamrot (red gloves) fights Esteban Ribovics (blue gloves) during UFC 327 at Kaseya Center. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7f\">Gamrot currently sits two spots ahead of Salkilld at #6 in the Meta UFC rankings, and the winner of their headlining matchup at UFC Vegas 120 could find themselves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-hall-of-famer-backs-mma-legend-justin-gaethje-should-retire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">just one more fight away from a lightweight title shot<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/01kwm71agzkqg9fcgbzs.jpg\" alt=\"Justin Gaethje (blue gloves) celebrates after winning the UFC Freedom 250 fight against Ilia Topuria (not pictured) at the Wh\" title=\"Justin Gaethje (blue gloves) celebrates after winning the UFC Freedom 250 fight against Ilia Topuria (not pictured) at the Wh\" width=\"360\" height=\"240\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"7p\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Justin Gaethje (blue gloves) celebrates after winning the UFC Freedom 250 fight against Ilia Topuria (not pictured) at the White House South Lawn. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">Per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tapology.com\/fightcenter\/events\/143855-ufc-fight-night\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tapology<\/a>, UFC Vegas 120 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/fannation\/mma\/news\/ufc-title-challenger-faces-surging-contender-major-ufc-fight-night-booking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">currently features a total of eight fights<\/a> now that the UFC has announced the high-profile main event between Gamrot and Salkilld. <\/p>\n<p>UFC Vegas 120 Fight Card<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-20\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\">Main Event: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Guillan Salkilld<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-21\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">Billy Quarantillo vs. Diego Ferreira<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-22\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"85\">Amanda Lemos vs. Alexia Thainara<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-23\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"88\">Steven Asplund vs. Guilhereme Pat<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-24\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8b\">Juliana Miller vs. Ravena Oliveira <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-25\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8e\">Jose Montanha vs. Loui Sutherland<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-26\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8h\">Donte Johnson vs. Eric McConico<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-27\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-secondary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8k\">Diyar Nurgozhay vs. Bruno Lopes<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" 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