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Mateusz Gamrot has heard all the hype surrounding Quillan Salkilld, and he isn\u2019t buying into any of it.<\/p>\n
The veteran lightweight knows exactly why he\u2019s in Saturday night\u2019s UFC Vegas 120 main event. Every rising contender wants the number next to his name. Gamrot has no problem welcoming the challenge and believes Salkilld\u2019s aggressive style is perfect for him to remind everyone why he\u2019s still one of the toughest outs in the division.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have nice number in the ranking, everybody want to take my number. I understand this position,\u201d Gamrot told reporters on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut ok, I invite you to the cage, and let\u2019s fight. I am happy fight against Quillan because his style is perfect for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Salkilld has generated plenty of buzz as one of the lightweight division\u2019s rising prospects, Gamrot isn\u2019t buying into the hype. The veteran acknowledged the Australian\u2019s physical tools but made it clear he\u2019s confident in his own experience and well-rounded skill set.<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah he\u2019s dangerous kid. He\u2019s tall, young. He looks strong. Heavy kick style. I need to be careful in the feet. There\u2019s going to be a lot of scramble, non-stop action, and I love when people try take me down and fight with me in the ground,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can show much different skills and technique. It\u2019s a lot of hype around him, but to be honest I don\u2019t care. I know what I bring to the table and I am ready to (go to) war.\u201d<\/p>\n
A victory over Salkilld would put Gamrot back in the conversation for another big lightweight matchup. That being said, the former KSW champion isn\u2019t looking past Saturday night, insisting his focus remains solely on the task in front of him.<\/p>\n
\u201cI put 100% focus to my next fight. I don\u2019t like think so much what will be next. Lot of great names in the lightweight division,\u201d Gamrot said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut bro, I can fight with everybody. No problem with this. My goal never change. I always looking forward to get to the goal. I will fight with everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n