'UFC's incredible 13-fight winning streak' Salil killed the record, subduing Gamrot in under five minutes... Four consecutive first-round finishes

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Unstoppable. Australian rising star Salil (26) subdued Mateusz Gamrot (35·Poland) in the first round, extending his winning streak to 13 fights.

Ranked 12th in the UFC lightweight division, Salil defeated eighth-ranked Gamrot via rear-naked choke submission in the first round at 4 minutes and 25 seconds during the main event of 'UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salil' held on the 9th (Korean time) at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. With this victory, Salil completed four consecutive first-round finishes, improving his professional record to 13 wins and 1 loss.

He overpowered Gamrot, a grappling specialist, on the ground. Against Gamrot, a former Abu Dhabi Combat Club (ADCC) Submission Grappling European Champion, Salil seized control with precise striking and takedown defense. After landing jabs to create impact, Salil escaped Gamrot's attempt at a leg lock, successfully executed a surprise takedown, secured back position, and forced the submission via rear-naked choke.

After the fight, Salil said, "I'm glad I proved who I really am," adding, "I wanted to finish in an area where my opponent felt safe. Now that I've secured a spot in the top 10, I want to face someone ranked in the top 5 next."

Veteran Darren Elkins (42·USA) announced his retirement after 19 years. In the third bout of the main card, 'The Damage' Darren Elkins concluded his 19-year mixed martial arts career. Elkins, competing in a featherweight match, suffered a TKO loss just 35 seconds into the fight after being hit by a left hook from rookie Yadier Del Valle (30·Cuba), then removed his gloves.

Debuting in 2007, Elkins finished with a professional record of 29 wins and 13 losses (19 wins and 12 losses in the UFC). He holds numerous records in the UFC featherweight division, including most appearances (29 fights), most takedowns (65), and longest control time (2 hours, 8 minutes, 26 seconds). The veteran had previously expressed a strong desire to face Jung Chan-sung.

After placing his gloves down in the octagon, Elkins said, "In life, even if things don't go as planned, you must not give up on yourself and keep moving forward." He added, "After retirement, I will focus on coaching my son, who dreams of becoming an MMA fighter, alongside my main job as a plumber."

Meanwhile, in the first bout of the main card, Korean-American fighter Ty Miller (26) defeated Billy Ray Goff (28) via TKO from a series of punches in the third round, extending his winning streak to two fights (8 wins and 1 no-contest). Miller also secured the Performance of the Night bonus (approximately 14.13 million won).

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