The current main card for UFC Perth, scheduled for next weekend, has been updated following a fighter withdrawal. Jack Jenkins has been removed from his scheduled bout against Marwan Rakhiki, and no replacement opponent has been officially announced yet. The event will begin at 11:00 Moscow time, with the main card starting at 14:00. Further details about the reason for Jenkins' withdrawal or potential replacement are not provided in the post.
Australian featherweight Jack Jenkins has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Marwan Rakhiki at UFC Perth, with no replacement opponent announced ahead of the event next weekend.
Jenkins, 32, carries a 14-4 record and competes out of Absolute Mixed Martial Arts. The switch-stance fighter stands five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach and has built a reputation as a high-output striker, landing 4.48 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 61 percent accuracy. He also contributes on the ground, averaging nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes. No reason for his withdrawal has been officially disclosed.
No verified data for Rakhiki is available, and it remains unclear whether he will remain on the card against a late replacement or be removed entirely. The UFC has not yet made a formal announcement regarding the vacant slot.
Why it matters
- Jenkins is an Australian fighter, making his removal from a Perth card a notable storyline for the local crowd
- The featherweight division is competitive, and any reshuffling of matchups carries ranking implications for those involved
- A late replacement scenario could significantly affect the style matchup and preparation for Rakhiki, depending on who steps in
