Quillan Salkilld beats Beneil Dariush by TKO in round 1 on 2 May 2026

Quillan Salkilld stopped Beneil Dariush via TKO in the first round at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates, marking a stunning debut for the newcomer. Salkilld needed just three minutes and twenty-nine seconds to hand the Iranian veteran his eighth career defeat in a lightweight contest scheduled for three rounds.

How it ended

The finish came at three minutes and twenty-nine seconds of the opening frame, giving Salkilld his first professional win by knockout. Dariush was unable to recover as the referee waved off the contest before the round could reach its conclusion.

Updated records

• Quillan Salkilld — 1-0 (1 KO)
• Beneil Dariush — 23-8-1 (5 KO)

What's next

Salkilld moves to 1-0 with one knockout in what marks an emphatic start to his professional career. Dariush falls to 23-8-1 and will need to regroup after suffering back-to-back setbacks in the lightweight division.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Quillan Salkilld vs Beneil Dariush?

Quillan Salkilld defeated Beneil Dariush by TKO in round 1 at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates.

How did Quillan Salkilld vs Beneil Dariush end?

The fight ended by TKO in round 1 at 3:29.

What's Quillan Salkilld's record now?

Quillan Salkilld now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).

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