The updated main card for UFC Perth, scheduled for next weekend, has been released. The event begins at 11:00 Moscow time, with the main card starting at 14:00. Jack Jenkins has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Marwan Rahiki. A replacement opponent has not yet been officially announced. The card update comes just days before the event takes place in Australia.
Jack Jenkins has been forced off the UFC Perth card, withdrawing from his scheduled featherweight bout against Marwan Rahiki just days before the event takes place in Australia. No replacement opponent has been announced as of the updated card release.
Jenkins, the 32-year-old Australian fighting out of Absolute Mixed Martial Arts, carries a professional record of 14 wins and 4 losses. A switch-stance fighter standing 170 centimeters tall with a 173-centimeter reach, he lands 4.48 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 61 percent striking accuracy, and also contributes on the mat with nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes.
His would-be opponent, Marwan Rahiki, remains unbeaten at 9-0. The 24-year-old orthodox striker stands 173 centimeters with a notably longer 183-centimeter reach. Rahiki's offensive output is striking — he lands 7.73 significant strikes per minute, among the higher volumes in the division, though he operates exclusively on the feet, recording zero takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Jenkins' withdrawal leaves Rahiki without an opponent just days out from the event, raising questions about whether a late replacement can be sourced in time.
- Rahiki's unbeaten record and high striking volume made this a closely watched matchup; a cancellation could stall momentum for the undefeated prospect.
- The bout was set for UFC Perth's main card, meaning the card structure may shift depending on whether a replacement is confirmed.
