03-05-26
Quillan Salkilld made a major statement at UFC Perth, stopping veteran contender Beneil Dariush by first-round TKO to crash into the lightweight rankings.
The young Australian fighter scored the win via punches at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, on Sat., May 2, 2026, extending his UFC win streak to five and earning a spot in the lightweight top 15.
Dariush had early success and briefly dropped Salkilld with a jab in the opening round, but Salkilld recovered and rallied to secure the stoppage.
The result marks a breakthrough moment for Salkilld, who continues to build momentum in the UFC lightweight division.
