Jack Jenkins

Jack “Phar” Jenkins is the next generation of Australian featherweight talent, and naming yourself after the greatest racehorse in Australian history is either supreme confidence or reckless provocation — either way, it suits a fighter who enters the Octagon with the intent to put on a show. The 31-year-old Australian has become a fixture on UFC events held in his home country and is building a reputation at 145 pounds that suggests the Volkanovski era will not be the last chapter of Australian featherweight excellence.

Jenkins has compiled a 3-2 UFC record since debuting in 2023, with the highlight being a dominant unanimous decision over Ramon Tavares at UFC Perth that showcased sharp striking, solid takedown defence, and the kind of composure that separates prospects from pretenders. A submission loss to Gabriel Santos at UFC 312 in February 2025 was a setback, but Jenkins responded with a bounce-back victory that demonstrated the resilience Australian MMA fans have come to expect from their homegrown fighters.

Competing in the same division as the great Volkanovski would be intimidating for most Australian featherweights. For Jenkins, it is inspiration — a living, breathing example of what is possible for an Aussie at 145 pounds. His entertaining style, willingness to fight on home soil, and steady improvement have made him a fan favourite in the Australian MMA community. The rankings will come. The talent and the attitude are already there.

Fight Record

Fighter Profile

Jack Jenkins competes in the Featherweight division with an overall record of 14-4 and the ambition to follow in Volkanovski’s considerable footsteps. The Australian prospect is a regular on UFC events held Down Under, and his entertaining style and consistent improvement make him one of the most promising fighters in the Australian MMA pipeline. Named after a champion. Aiming to become one.

VS — Chief sports columnist, australiafootball.com