The UFC Perth event has experienced a significant alteration just days before it is scheduled to take place.
UFC is set to return to Perth, Western Australia, this Saturday for a Fight Night event at the RAC Arena, featuring a lineup heavily populated by local talent.
Originally, a featherweight contest between Jack Jenkins and Marwan Rahiki was slated for UFC Perth. However, Jenkins withdrew last week due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Rahiki without an opponent. The promotion confirmed on Wednesday that Ollie Schmid has accepted the fight on a mere three days’ notice, making his UFC debut as a replacement for Jenkins.
Schmid enters this fight on a three-bout winning streak, with his most recent performance occurring last month at Shuriken Fight Series 23, where he achieved a first-round knockout against Jeff Mesa. The 25-year-old from New Zealand’s prior loss was in June 2024 at Eternal MMA 86, where he was defeated by Dimps Gillies. His current professional record stands at 4 wins and 2 losses.
Meanwhile, Rahiki is preparing for his second appearance in the Octagon at UFC Perth. Known as “Freaky,” he made his debut just last month at UFC Vegas 114, securing a decisive second-round knockout victory over Harry Hardwick. He earned his UFC contract following a knockout win against Ananias Mulumba on Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025. The 23-year-old Moroccan remains undefeated with a perfect 8-0 record, with all of his wins coming by way of finish.
UFC Perth: Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates – welterweight
- Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld – lightweight
- Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg – flyweight
- Marwan Rahiki vs. Ollie Schmid – featherweight
- Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Peričić – heavyweight
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Louie Sutherland – heavyweight
Preliminary Card
- Cameron Rowston vs. Robert Bryczek – middleweight
- Junior Tafa vs. Kevin Christian – light heavyweight
- Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert – middleweight
- Colby Thicknesse vs. Vince Morales – bantamweight
- Ben Johnston vs. Wesley Schultz – middleweight
- Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo – welterweight
- Dom Mar Fan vs. Kody Steele – lightweight
English Translation:
The UFC Perth event has undergone a late change ahead of this weekend’s fight card.
UFC is scheduled to return to Perth, Western Australia, this Saturday for a Fight Night event at the RAC Arena, featuring a lineup packed with local athletes.
The UFC Perth card was initially set to showcase a featherweight clash between Jack Jenkins and Marwan Rahiki. However, Jenkins withdrew last week due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Rahiki without an opponent. The promotion announced on Wednesday that Ollie Schmid has stepped in on just three days’ notice, making his UFC debut as a replacement for Jenkins.
Schmid enters the bout on a three-fight winning streak and was most recently in action just last month at Shuriken Fight Series 23, where he secured a first-round knockout over Jeff Mesa. The 25-year-old New Zealander’s previous defeat came in June 2024 at Eternal MMA 86, where he was stopped by Dimps Gillies. He currently holds a 4–2 professional record.
Meanwhile, Rahiki is set for his second Octagon appearance at UFC Perth. “Freaky” debuted just last month at UFC Vegas 114, delivering a dominant second-round knockout of Harry Hardwick. He earned his UFC contract with a knockout win over Ananias Mulumba on Dana White’s Contender Series in October 2025. The 23-year-old Moroccan remains undefeated at 8-0, with every victory coming by way of a finish.
UFC Perth: Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates – welterweight
- Beneil Dariush vs. Quillan Salkilld – lightweight
- Tim Elliott vs. Steve Erceg – flyweight
- Marwan Rahiki vs. Ollie Schmid – featherweight
- Shamil Gaziev vs. Brando Peričić – heavyweight
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Louie Sutherland – heavyweight
Preliminary Card
- Cameron Rowston vs. Robert Bryczek – middleweight
- Junior Tafa vs. Kevin Christian – light heavyweight
- Jacob Malkoun vs. Gerald Meerschaert – middleweight
- Colby Thicknesse vs. Vince Morales – bantamweight
- Ben Johnston vs. Wesley Schultz – middleweight
- Jonathan Micallef vs. Themba Gorimbo – welterweight
- Dom Mar Fan vs. Kody Steele – lightweight
