Overview
- Marwan Rahiki is now slated to face Ollie Schmid on four days’ notice at UFC Perth on May 2 at RAC Arena after Jack Jenkins withdrew.
- Rahiki enters at 8-0 two months after a violent UFC debut in which he broke Harry Hardwick’s jaw and earned a Fight of the Night bonus.
- City Kickboxing’s Schmid is 24 with a 4-2 pro record and three finishes, riding a three-fight streak capped by a 15-second spinning backfist knockout.
- MMAmania lists Rahiki vs. Schmid on the finalized event lineup, and City Kickboxing announced Schmid’s call-up, though late fight-week changes can still occur.
- Bloody Elbow reported pushback from fans who questioned Schmid’s résumé, a reaction that underscores how short-notice replacements often come from trusted nearby gyms to preserve matchups.