Quillan Salkilld aims to impress in the co-main event of this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card against former top contender Beneil Dariush.
Heading into this lightweight clash in Perth, Australia, UFC odds have Salkilld listed at -475, while Dariush is a +335 underdog.
With Dariush flailing and Salkilld surging, expect this to be an explosive fight that gives the favorite a highlight-reel finish.
Find out more in my Dariush vs. Salkilld predictions and free betting picks for Saturday, May 2.
Dariush vs Salkilld fight prediction: Salkilld moneyline (-475)
Dariush looks well past the form that once made him a contender, with noticeable declines in durability, speed, and reactions that leave him vulnerable against a fast starter like Salkilld.
Boasting an edge in both momentum and finishing ability, Salkilld should look to overwhelm him early before he can settle into the fight. Stylistically, this is a difficult matchup for Dariush at this stage of his career.
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Dariush vs Salkilld best bet: Salkilld to win in Round 1 (+150)
Salkilld brings the exact kind of pressure and explosiveness that has troubled Dariush in his recent fights. With declining durability and a history of being stopped early, Dariush is unlikely to withstand a fast, aggressive opening.
If Salkilld connects clean, this could end quickly. Given the stylistic mismatch and Dariush’s vulnerability, a first-round finish for Salkilld is my best bet.
COVERS INTEL: All seven of Dariush’s losses have come inside the distance, including six by knockout.Beneil Dariush vs Quillan Salkilld odds
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|---|---|---|
| Method of Victory | Dariush | Salkilld |
| To win outright | +335 | -475 |
| To win by KO/TKO | +950 | -155 |
| To win by decision | +700 | +575 |
| To win by submission | +1500 | +525 |
| Total rounds | Over 1.5 +120 |
Under 1.5 -150 |
Odds as of 5-2.
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Beneil Dariush vs Quillan Salkilld tale of the tape
| Dariush | Salkilld | |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Age | 26 |
| 5-foot-10 | Height | 6-foot-0 |
| Lightweight | Weight Class | Lightweight |
| 72 inches | Reach | 75 inches |
| 23-7-1 | Record | 11-1 |
| 5 | Wins by KO | 4 |
| 8 | Wins by submission | 3 |
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