Marwan Rahiki improved his undefeated record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout victory over Ollie Schmidt at UFC Perth. This marks Rahiki's second win in the UFC, with both victories coming by stoppage. Schmidt was making his UFC debut on short notice and suffered his first promotional loss. Rahiki's striking proved too powerful for the debuting fighter. The Moroccan fighter continues to build momentum in the lightweight division with another impressive finish.
Marwan Rahiki extended his perfect professional record to 9-0 with a first-round knockout of Ollie Schmidt at UFC Perth on May 2, 2026, delivering another emphatic finish to cement his standing as one of the lightweight division's rising prospects.
The 24-year-old Moroccan is now two fights into his UFC tenure and has stopped both opponents inside the distance. Standing five-foot-eight with a 72-inch reach, Rahiki fights out of an orthodox stance and brings genuine striking volume to the cage, averaging 7.73 significant strikes landed per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate. That combination of output and precision proved overwhelming for Schmidt, and the first round was all Rahiki needed to close the show.
Schmidt entered on short notice for his promotional debut and now absorbs a first UFC defeat before getting the chance to settle into the organization's rhythm. Short-notice assignments carry inherent disadvantages in preparation and game-planning, and facing a striker of Rahiki's calibre made the challenge all the steeper.
Why it matters
- Rahiki is now 2-0 in the UFC with two stoppages, signalling he belongs at the highest level of the lightweight division.
- A 9-0 undefeated record at just 24 years old places him firmly on the radar of ranked lightweights.
- His striking output and accuracy suggest opponents who give him space and allow him to set his pace will be in serious trouble.
- With zero takedowns attempted per 15 minutes, Rahiki appears committed to settling matters on the feet, making his stylistic identity clear for future matchmaking.
