UFC"Phar"Jack Jenkins Record: 14-4-0
FeatherweightRecord14-4-0
Age33
DivisionFeatherweight · #81
Combat Edge Elo1670
Last fightSep 27 2025
Jack Jenkins has a 14-4-0 professional record and is 33 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Absolute Mixed Martial Arts. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jack Jenkins bio
Personal background
Jack "Phar" Jenkins is an Australian featherweight competing in the UFC, born on March 11, 1993, and raised in Bacchus Marsh, a town just west of Melbourne, Victoria. He grew up alongside older brothers, one of whom was a kickboxer and first took him into a gym at age 15, sparking a path that began on the feet before he broadened into jiu-jitsu and wrestling. His nickname is a nod to Phar Lap, Australia's most famous racehorse. Jenkins fights out of Absolute MMA in Melbourne, one of the country's most respected camps, and at 5'7" with a 68" reach he is a compact, well-rounded featherweight whose game blends crisp striking with a genuine submission threat.
Path to the UFC
Jenkins turned professional in 2016, opening his career with a first-round triangle choke before stacking wins on the Australian regional scene through Hex Fight Series and, later, Eternal MMA. He absorbed two early submission losses in 2017 and 2018 that he learned from rather than let define him, then rebuilt into the featherweight to beat in his home country, capturing and defending the Eternal MMA featherweight title. A standout run was capped in September 2022 when he stopped Freddy Linares on Dana White's Contender Series to earn his UFC contract.
UFC arrival and rise
Jenkins made an immediate impression on the sport's biggest stage. He debuted on home soil at UFC 284 in February 2023, outpointing Don Shainis over three rounds for a unanimous-decision win in Perth. He followed that with a hard-fought split-decision victory over Jamall Emmers at UFC on ABC 5 in June 2023, moving to 2-0 inside the Octagon and into the conversation among the division's emerging names.
Adversity and resilience
The climb was interrupted in September 2023 at UFC 293, where a freak arm injury forced a second-round TKO loss to Chepe Mariscal — a setback owed to misfortune rather than being outclassed. Jenkins answered emphatically in August 2024, grinding out a third-round TKO of Herbert Burns by retirement at UFC 305. A submission loss to Gabriel Santos at UFC 312 in February 2025 was another reminder of the level, but he rebounded again with a unanimous-decision win over Ramon Taveras in September 2025, restoring his momentum.
Fighting style
Jenkins is a balanced, finish-capable featherweight whose 14-4 record carries a 64 percent finish rate, with six knockouts and three submissions among his wins. He pressures behind sharp boxing and damaging leg kicks while staying dangerous on the mat, where his triangle and rear-naked choke wins show real grappling depth. His decision wins also point to dependable cardio and the IQ to win rounds when a finish does not come. The honest gap in his résumé sits in his submission defense — three of his four losses have come by tap — making scramble discipline against elite grapplers his sharpest test.
Career highlights
- Eternal MMA featherweight champion — won and defended a regional title in Australia, establishing himself as the country's top featherweight before the UFC came calling.
- Contender Series contract — stopped Freddy Linares in 2022 to earn his UFC deal, converting a career of regional dominance into a spot on the global roster.
- 2-0 UFC start on home soil — beat Don Shainis and Jamall Emmers in his first two Octagon appearances, announcing himself as a featherweight to watch.
Career snapshot
Jack Jenkins career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1670Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#622
Featherweight#81of 187 active
Peak1679
Last move+14
Opponent quality1585avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1679 Elo after defeating Jamall Emmers (2023-06-24)
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Jack Jenkins quick answers
What is Jack Jenkins's record?
Jack Jenkins's professional MMA record is 14-4-0.
How old is Jack Jenkins?
Jack Jenkins is 33 years old.
What weight class is Jack Jenkins?
Jack Jenkins fights at Featherweight in UFC.
How tall is Jack Jenkins?
Jack Jenkins is 5'7" tall with a 68" reach.
How much does Jack Jenkins weigh?
Jack Jenkins competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Jack Jenkins's Combat Edge Elo?
Jack Jenkins's Combat Edge Elo is 1670, with a peak Elo of 1679.
How strong is Jack Jenkins's recent opposition?
Jack Jenkins's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1585 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jack Jenkins's last fight?
Jack Jenkins's latest tracked pro fight was against Ramon Taveras at UFC Fight Night on Sep 27 2025.
What is Jack Jenkins's recent form?
Jack Jenkins's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jack Jenkins usually win?
Jack Jenkins's 14 recorded wins include 6 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 64% ending before the final bell.
6Wins by knockout
3Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
3Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Jack Jenkins stats
Record : 14 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
4.50Fighter3.26Division average
Significant striking accuracy
61%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.97Fighter4.02Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
59%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.78Fighter1.61Division average
Takedown accuracy
64%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
68%Fighter50%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.58Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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