Jack Jenkins has been forced to pull out of his scheduled fight against Marwan Rahiki at UFC Perth, which takes place next weekend on May 3rd. The UFC has not yet officially announced a replacement opponent for Rahiki. The event will begin at 11:00 AM Moscow time, with the main card starting at 2:00 PM. The promotion is expected to announce Jenkins' replacement in the coming days.
Australian featherweight Jack Jenkins has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki at UFC Perth, the promotion's event set for May 3rd. No replacement opponent has been officially announced, though the UFC is expected to name one in the coming days.
Jenkins, 32, carries a 14-4 record and fights out of Absolute Mixed Martial Arts in Australia. A switch-stance striker standing five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach, he lands 4.48 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 61 percent accuracy, while also averaging nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes — making him a well-rounded threat in the division.
Rahiki enters the bout riding a perfect 9-0 record at just 24 years of age. The orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eight with a notably longer 72-inch reach, and his output is striking — he lands 7.73 significant strikes per minute, one of the higher volume rates in the division. He does not attempt takedowns but averages 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting some grappling ambition when the fight hits the mat.
Why it matters
- Rahiki's undefeated record and high striking output made this a marquee matchup on the Perth card; losing Jenkins disrupts that narrative heading into fight week.
- With the event less than a week away, the UFC faces a tight window to find a willing and credible replacement on short notice.
- Whoever steps in will face a high-volume striker with a significant reach advantage and an unblemished professional record.
