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Dariush Vs. Salkilld Odds, Full Fight Preview & Prediction

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Beneil Dariush of Iran reacts to his loss in a lightweight fight during the UFC 322 event at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight talents Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld will go to war this weekend (Sat.

, May 2, 2026) inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia for UFC Perth. How much does 36-year-old Dariush have left in the tank? He’s suffered three knockout losses in his last five fights, but he also managed to turn away quality fighters in Renato Moicano and Mateusz Gamrot as well.

Clearly, the skills are still there, but it’s hard to remain a top contender if you can’t walk through the occasional hard punch. Salkilld, a decade his foe’s junior, is rising up the ranks quickly. The Aussie standout hasn’t lost a fight since his professional debut, winning 11 straight and making a splash in his four UFC appearances.

Young, athletic, and aggressive, Salkilld may be getting pushed into contention too soon or could prove himself a genuine title threat with another win. Let’s take a closer look at the betting odds and strategic keys for each athlete: Dariush vs. Salkilld Betting Odds Beneil Dariush victory: +340 Beneil Dariush via TKO/KO/DQ: TBD Beneil Dariush via submission: TBD Beneil Dariush via decision: TBD Quillan Salkilld victory: -500 Quillan Salkilld via TKO/KO/DQ: TBD Quillan Salkilld via submission: TBD Quillan Salkilld via decision: TBD Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook How Dariush Win s Dariush is one of the great anti-wrestlers of the last decade.

The jiu-jitsu black belt is incredibly difficult to take or hold down, and he’s a classic representative of aggressive Muay Thai on the feet. He’s all-offense from the left side, blasting his opposition with left kicks, knees, and overhands. Just like with his last matchup versus Benoit Saint Denis, this is a very winnable style clash for Dariush … but keep in mind how that “BSD” fight ended.

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