The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to Las Vegas this weekend for UFC Fight Night 120, featuring a 12-fight card with an expectation of numerous finishes. Nine of the scheduled bouts are projected to end before the final bell, continuing a trend of infrequent decisions in recent UFC events.

The preliminary portion of the card is set to begin at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card commencing at 8 p.m. ET.

Featherweight Showdown: Gamrot vs. Salkilld

In a featured featherweight bout, Mateusz Gamrot is slated to face Quillan Salkilld. A win for either fighter could position them for a title contention. Gamrot enters the fight following a submission victory, while Salkilld has secured three consecutive first-round finishes against notable opponents. Despite Gamrot's theoretical grappling advantage, Salkilld, who appears larger and possesses a reach advantage, is considered a slight favorite. Salkilld also boasts significant striking power. While Gamrot has defeated top-tier fighters, a past loss to Dan Hooker suggests a degree of variability in his performance. Salkilld is recommended as a moneyline bet, with the potential to become a future title contender.

Lightweight Veterans: Ferreira vs. Quarantillo

The co-main event features a lightweight matchup between veterans Diego Ferreira and Billy Quarantillo. Quarantillo returns after a layoff since 2024, having lost three of his last four fights. Ferreira has also struggled recently, with two consecutive losses and no win since May 2024. This fight lacks significant implications for the division's future. Betting on Quarantillo to regain his previous form after a prolonged absence is considered risky. Instead, the recommendation for this bout is to bet on the fight exceeding 1.5 rounds, as recent history for both fighters suggests a longer contest.

Additional Fight Picks

Other predictions for UFC Fight Night 120 include:

  • Yadier del Valle by submission against Darren Elkins.
  • Alexia Thainara by submission against Amanda Lemos.
  • Ty Miller by decision against Billy Ray Goff.
  • Steven Asplund by decision against Guilherme Pat.
  • Diyar Nurgozhay by decision against Bruno Lopes.
  • Louie Sutherland vs. Jose Montanha da Silva to end in under 1.5 rounds.
  • Richie Miranda by submission against Manoel Sousa.
  • The Miles Johns vs. Jessie Rosas fight to not go the distance.
  • The Juliana Miller vs. Ravena Oliveira fight to go the distance.
  • The Gigi Canuto vs. Carol Foro fight to exceed 2.5 rounds.

Erich Richter, a contributor with a background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA betting, is providing these predictions. Richter has demonstrated profitability in player prop markets and has achieved a 30.15 percent return on investment since 2022.