The latest UFC rankings update sees Quillan Salkilld break into the lightweight top 10, landing at No. 8. Mateusz Gamrot drops one spot as a result, sliding to No. 9 in the division.
Quillan Salkilld has broken into the UFC lightweight top ten, landing at No. 8 in the division's latest rankings update released on August 11, 2026. The move pushes Mateusz Gamrot down one position to No. 9.
Salkilld, just 26 years old, has put together a remarkable run to reach this milestone. The Australian out of Luistro Combat Academy carries a 13-1-0 professional record and has built a reputation as one of the more complete fighters in the lightweight division. Standing six feet tall with a 75-inch reach, he lands an impressive 5.01 significant strikes per minute at a 57 percent accuracy rate, while also averaging 7.25 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that gives opponents very little room to settle into a game plan.
Gamrot, known as "Gamer," has now slid one spot but remains firmly entrenched in the lightweight top ten at No. 9. The Polish veteran, who trains out of American Top Team, holds a seasoned 26-5-0 record and brings considerable experience to the division at 35 years of age. The southpaw stands five feet ten inches tall with a 70-inch reach and averages 5.22 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a persistent threat on the mat.
Why it matters
- Salkilld's entry at No. 8 at just 26 years old signals a long potential runway in a crowded division
- His elite takedown output paired with above-average striking accuracy makes him a multi-dimensional threat for any ranked opponent ahead of him
- Gamrot's slide to No. 9 keeps him in the mix but increases the pressure to produce results to avoid further movement down the rankings
- The lightweight division continues to churn, with both fighters now positioned within striking distance of the top five
