Marwan Rahiki lived up to expectations and delivered another impressive finish. The Moroccan prospect based at Austrália knocked out the newcomer Ollie Schmid at 2 minutes and 47 seconds of the first round. The fight took place this Saturday, May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena, in Perth.
Rahiki entered with an undefeated record and 100% submissions. Schmid accepted the match with just four days notice following Jack Jenkins’s injury. The result kept the 23-year-old as one of the featherweight’s promising prospects.
Rahiki dominates from the start with varied striking
The fight began with the two athletes exchanging blows in the center of the octagon. Rahiki used low and right kicks from the top to measure distance. Schmid responded with jabs and tried to keep the pace high despite the short preparation time.
Aos few, Rahiki found the right timing. Ele came forward with a combination and connected with a clean left hook at just the right moment. The blow immediately took down Schmid.
- Rahiki alternated kicks and punches to open the guard
- The hook came at the end of a quick sequence
- Schmid fell back without immediate reaction
The referee stopped the fight after the ground strikes. Rahiki reached his ninth victory in his professional career, all by submission. São eight knockouts and one submission.
Last-minute Substituto couldn’t resist the pressure
Ollie Schmid, with a 4-2 record before the fight, traveled on short notice to replace Jenkins. Ele came from three straight victories, but faced an opponent with superior pace. The Hungarian tried to exchange blows while standing, but was unable to defend the volume of attacks.
Rahiki, who trains at Lion’s Den Academy in Sydney, showed calm. Ele waited for the right moment instead of forcing the end. The strategy paid off in the middle of the round.
The decisive blow was a left hook followed by ground and pound. Schmid did not recover in time. The performance reinforces the Moroccan fighter’s “Freaky” nickname.
Cartel and Rahiki history after victory
With the victory, Rahiki updated their record to 9-0. Ele debuted in the UFC in March 2026 and has already recorded two victories in the organization. The first was against Harry Hardwick by knockout in the second round. Agora, repeated the feat at home.
The athlete was born in Rabat, in Marrocos, on May 10, 2002. Tem 1.73m tall with a wingspan of 183cm. Seu style is predominantly striker, with good distance control.
At UFC Perth, the fight served as part of the main card. The event brought several Australians and attracted a local audience. Rahiki took advantage of the support of the fans to deliver a short and hard-hitting show.
What the result means for the featherweight division
The quick victory puts Rahiki closer to ranked opponents. Ele showed knockout power even against an unknown opponent. The organization tends to give opportunities to prospects who finish consistently.
Schmid, on the other hand, debuted with a loss. The short preparation period took a toll, but he accepted the challenge. Seu record is now 4-3.
Outros partial card results included flyweight and lightweight fights. The main focus, however, was on Rahiki’s performance at featherweight.
Detalhes fight technicians and next steps
The fight took place in the under-65.8kg category. Rahiki weighed 66kg and Schmid 65.8kg at the weigh-in. The referee stopped the fight after the ground strikes.
- Peso: featherweight (145 pounds)
- Duração: 2:47 of round 1
- Método: TKO (punches)
- Local: RAC Arena, Perth, Austrália
Rahiki should be back in a few months. The UFC usually schedules up-and-coming fighters at regular intervals. Schmid will have time to recover and seek his first victory in the organization.
Perth’s card continued after this fight with other important clashes. The night highlighted local and international talent in the Australian octagon.