Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT
Win
Dariush vs Salkilld
May. 2, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
5
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 197
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 340
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 54
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Pinjarra, Australia
Trains at
Luistro Combat Academy
Fighting style
MMA
Age
26
Height
72.00
Weight
171.50
Octagon Debut
Feb. 8, 2025
Reach
75.00
Leg reach
42.00
- Pro since 2021
- Five wins by KO, four by submission (2 RNC, guillotine, face crank)
- Lost pro debut, 12-0 since
- Seven first-round finishes
- Reported 8-3 amateur record
UFC Fight Night (5/2/26) Salkilld stopped Beneil Dariush via strikes at 3:29 of the first round
UFC 325 (1/31/26) Salkilld submitted Jamie Mullarkey via face crank at 3:02 of the first round
UFC 321 (10/25/25) Salkilld knocked out Nasrat Haqparast at 2:30 of the first round
UFC 316 (6/7/25) Salkilld won a three round unanimous decision over Yanal Ashmouz
UFC 312 (2/8/25) Salkilld stopped Anshul Jubli via strikes at :19 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
Episode four (9/3/24) Salkilld won a three round unanimous decision over Gauge Young
When and why did you start training for fighting? Started training in March 2018. At first, I wanted to fight just as a challenge to myself, but it quickly became an obsession and I haven't thought about doing anything else since.
Who are your main training partners? Steven Wong
What ranks and titles have you held? Eternal MMA Lightweight Champion and also a black belt in Jiu Jitsu.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Rob Whittaker because he's the GOAT
Do you have any heroes? My father is still and always will be my hero.
What was your job before you started fighting? Never had a real job for long.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Got to compete internationally and racked up eight wins in 11 fights.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? My fight on DWCS against Gauge Young as it was a make or break, and would have been a major setback if I didn't perform
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? The love of the game
Favorite grappling technique: Takedowns
Favorite Striking technique: Punch to the face.
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I blow all my money on cars
What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? I am a man of mystery
