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Beneil Dariush reacts to latest knockout loss at UFC Perth as fans call for retirement — ‘I have no injuries’
TL;DR
Beneil Dariush was knocked out by Quillan Salkilld at UFC Perth, marking his fourth knockout loss in five fights. Despite calls for retirement from fans, Dariush stated he has no injuries and will take time off.
Key points
- Beneil Dariush was knocked out by Quillan Salkilld at UFC Perth.
- Dariush has lost four of his last five fights by knockout.
- Fans are urging Dariush to consider retirement.
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 02: (L-R) Quillan Salkilld of Australia knocks out Beneil Dariush of Iran in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at RAC Arena on May 02, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)
Beneil Dariush was knocked out by Quillan Salkilld in the UFC Perth co-main event last weekend in Australia. Dariush, 36, has dropped four of his last five and all four losses have come by way of knockout. That’s probably why fans on social media are calling for the longtime lightweight to retire and pursue UFC BJJ.
Dariush (23-8-1) has yet to comment on his fighting future.
“I’m good friends,” Dariush wrote on Instagram. “I have no injuries and I appreciate everyone checking on me. I’ll be taking some time off and heading over to Sydney tomorrow for the week. God bless.”
Dariush is expected to lose his lightweight ranking in defeat.
“I don’t want the bonuses, they want me,” the once-beaten Salkilld (12-1) wrote on Instagram after . “Another one down. Hello Top 15.”
Q&A
What did Beneil Dariush say after his knockout loss at UFC Perth?
Beneil Dariush stated on Instagram that he has no injuries and appreciates the concern from fans.
How many knockout losses has Beneil Dariush suffered in his last five fights?
Beneil Dariush has suffered four knockout losses in his last five fights.
Why are fans calling for Beneil Dariush to retire?
Fans are calling for Dariush to retire due to his recent performance, where he has lost four of his last five fights, all by knockout.
