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Quillan Salkilld Knocks Out Beneil Dariush in First Round at UFC Perth

Salkilld’s finish signals a fast push toward top‑10 opponents.

Overview

  • Salkilld created space after early fence control, then ended the co‑main with a sharp combo and ground‑and‑pound.
  • Beneil Dariush said on Instagram that he has no serious injuries and plans to take time off in Sydney.
  • Dariush has been stopped by strikes in four of his last five fights, raising fresh concern about his durability and future.
  • Salkilld, 26, is 12‑1 with a reported 75% finish rate, four performance bonuses in five UFC wins, and a 12‑fight streak since his debut loss.
  • After the win, Salkilld said he wants to “speedrun” the rankings and called for a top‑10 foe, a common UFC path that pairs rising prospects with veterans.