The main card for UFC Perth has been finalized for next weekend, May 3. The preliminary card begins at 11:00 Moscow time, with the main card starting at 14:00 Moscow time. A notable change has affected the card: Jack Jenkins has withdrawn from his scheduled bout against Marwan Rahiki. As of this announcement, the UFC has not officially named a replacement opponent for Rahiki. The post indicates that further updates regarding Jenkins' replacement are pending.
UFC Perth has locked in its main card schedule for May 3, with the preliminary card set to begin at 11:00 Moscow time and the main card kicking off at 14:00 Moscow time. However, one bout on that card has already been disrupted ahead of fight week, as Jack Jenkins has pulled out of his scheduled matchup against Marwan Rahiki. No replacement opponent has been named for Rahiki at this stage.
Jenkins, a 32-year-old Australian fighting out of Absolute Mixed Martial Arts, carries a 14-4-0 professional record. Standing five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach, the switch-stance fighter is a well-rounded threat, landing 4.48 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 61 percent accuracy while also averaging nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes.
Rahiki enters the event undefeated at 9-0-0 and just 24 years old. The orthodox striker stands five-foot-eight and boasts a notably long 72-inch reach for the division. His output is eye-catching, landing 7.73 significant strikes per minute, and while he has yet to record a takedown in UFC competition, he averages 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Jenkins' withdrawal leaves Rahiki without an opponent less than a week out from the event, creating a potentially significant gap on the card.
- Rahiki's unbeaten record and high strike output made this a closely watched featherweight contest; a late replacement would dramatically change the nature of the matchup.
- The UFC has not confirmed a substitute, meaning Rahiki's spot on the May 3 card remains uncertain pending further announcement.
