Ollie Schmid replaces Jack Jenkins to fight Marwan Rahiki at UFC Perth

8 articles · Updated · MMA Fighting · Apr 29

Schmid steps in on three days' notice after Jenkins withdrew due to injury, making his UFC debut at RAC Arena in Australia.
Rahiki, undefeated at 8-0 with seven knockouts, seeks to extend his streak against Schmid, who enters on a three-fight win run.
UFC Perth's main event features Jack Della Maddalena vs. Carlos Prates, with Beneil Dariush facing Quillan Salkilld as the co-headliner.

With 12 local fighters competing, who will emerge as the breakout Australian star at UFC Perth?

Can City Kickboxing produce another UFC star as Ollie Schmid takes this risky short-notice debut?

Will hometown pressure help or hinder Jack Della Maddalena's comeback after losing his welterweight title?

Is rising star Quillan Salkilld truly ready for a veteran test against lightweight Beneil Dariush?

Can a debutant with a 15-second KO record upset an undefeated prospect on just three days' notice?