Jack Jenkins has pulled out of his scheduled fight with Marwan Rahiki at UFC Perth, which takes place next weekend. A replacement opponent has not yet been officially announced. The main card for UFC Perth is set to begin at 14:00 Moscow time, with prelims starting at 11:00. The post includes the current main card lineup but does not specify the reason for Jenkins' withdrawal. Fans are awaiting news on who will step in to face Rahiki on short notice.
Jack Jenkins has withdrawn from his upcoming featherweight bout against Marwan Rahiki at UFC Perth, leaving the undefeated French prospect without an opponent less than a week before the event. No replacement has been officially announced, and the reason for Jenkins' exit has not been disclosed.
Jenkins, 32, carries a 14-4 record and competes out of Absolute Mixed Martial Arts in Australia, making him a natural home-town draw for the Perth card. The switch-stance striker operates at a high volume, landing 4.48 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 61 percent accuracy, and adds a takedown threat of nearly two per fifteen minutes. Standing five-foot-seven with a 68-inch reach, he is a UFC veteran whose withdrawal leaves a notable gap on the card.
Rahiki enters the bout unbeaten at 9-0, just 24 years old, and represents one of the more exciting prospects in the division. The orthodox striker posts a striking rate of 7.73 significant strikes per minute, among the highest figures in the weight class, though his grappling output leans toward submission attempts rather than takedowns. At five-foot-eight with a 72-inch reach, he carries a physical edge over most opponents at this level.
Why it matters
- Rahiki's unbeaten record and high-octane striking style make him a marquee attraction; leaving him off the card entirely would be a significant loss for the event.
- A short-notice replacement will face a considerable stylistic challenge stepping in against a fighter averaging nearly eight significant strikes per minute.
- Jenkins' withdrawal may affect the overall main card depth, as UFC Perth's lineup was already set, with the main card scheduled to begin at 14:00 Moscow time and prelims at 11:00.
