Jack Jenkins Faces Ramon Taveras at UFC Fight Night 260 in Australia

PERTH, Australia — Jack Jenkins and Ramon Taveras are set to clash in a featherweight bout on the main card of UFC Fight Night 260 this Saturday at RAC Arena.

Jenkins (13-4 MMA, 3-2 UFC) looks to rebound from a submission loss to Gabriel Santos at UFC 312 earlier this year. Prior to that, he secured a win over Herbert Burns by knockout. Jenkins has not suffered back-to-back defeats since 2017-18, making this match crucial for his momentum.

Taveras (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) also seeks to bounce back after his own setback, losing a unanimous decision to Davey Grant. He scored a split decision victory in his UFC debut against Serhiy Sidey, but will need to regain form to stay relevant in the featherweight division.

This matchup is considered one of the highlights of the card, showcasing two talented strikers. Analyst Dan Tom praises Jenkins for his striking precision and powerful leg kicks, while noting Taveras’ boxing stance could invite Jenkins’ kicks.

The fight comes with significant betting implications. Oddsmakers have Jenkins favored at -280, while Taveras is an underdog at +220 via FanDuel. Jenkins is known for his 61% striking accuracy, landing 4.50 significant strikes per minute, while Taveras, fighting from a southpaw stance, lands slightly more but absorbs over seven strikes per minute.

Jenkins and Taveras are expected to make their way to the cage around 11:10 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the fight live on ESPN+ as part of an exciting night featuring other notable fighters, including Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes in the main event.