Marwan Rahiki vs JooSang Yoo confirmed for UFC Sydney
The UFC now lists the featherweight matchup on its Sydney card, scheduled for 7 February 2027 in Australia.
A confirmed next assignment
Marwan Rahiki has his next opponent. The official UFC Sydney card now includes his featherweight bout against South Korea’s JooSang Yoo. That provides the confirmation missing from the previous update on his FIGHT.MA profile.
7 February in Sydney
The event is scheduled for Sunday, 7 February 2027 at Afterpay Arena in Sydney Olympic Park. The UFC’s international calendar displays 6 February because of the time difference. An individual start time for Rahiki–Yoo has not been announced.
Rahiki looks to respond to McMillen defeat
Born in Morocco, Rahiki developed his MMA career in Australia and trains at Lion’s Den Academy. He holds a professional record of nine wins and one loss. Victories over Harry Hardwick and Ollie Schmid preceded a decision defeat to Tommy McMillen in September. Sydney gives him an opportunity to return to winning ways.
Yoo also seeks a recovery
Nicknamed “Zombie Jr.”, Yoo has nine wins and two defeats. His latest appearance ended in a split-decision loss to Michael Aswell Jr. in September. Both featherweights therefore enter this newly confirmed matchup looking to respond to a setback.