UFC 326 MMA Match Preview: Marwan Rahiki (7-0-0) vs. Harry Hardwick (13-4-1)

The upcoming UFC Fight Night event, headlined by Josh Emmett vs. Kevin Vallejos, includes an intriguing featherweight bout between undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki and veteran Harry Hardwick. This event is scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Meta APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

The main card begins at 5:00 PM PDT / 8:00 PM EDT, with prelims starting at approximately 2:00 PM PDT / 5:00 PM EDT (available on Paramount+).

As part of the UFC’s ongoing APEX series, this card promises high-stakes action in a controlled environment known for favoring finishes due to its smaller crowd and intimate setup.

Injury Report

Marwan Rahiki: No reported injuries heading into this matchup. Rahiki has maintained a clean health record throughout his professional career, with no notable setbacks or cancellations in his seven fights.

His most recent bout in October 2025 was a dominant performance without any apparent issues.

Harry Hardwick: Recovered from a severe leg injury sustained in his UFC debut on September 6, 2025, where he was TKO’d due to brutal leg kicks and required a wheelchair to exit the Octagon.

Hardwick has since confirmed his legs are healing well and he’s back to full training, with no new injuries reported leading up to this fight.

Fighter Matchups and Breakdown

This featherweight contest contrasts Rahiki’s explosive, finish-heavy style with Hardwick’s durable, technical approach honed over a longer career. Rahiki, making his UFC debut after earning a contract via Dana White’s Contender Series, is a knockout artist with youth on his side (age 23). Hardwick, a former Cage Warriors champion, brings experience from 18 pro fights but enters off a loss. Both fighters are listed at 5’10” with similar reaches (Rahiki at 72″, Hardwick at 71″), potentially leading to a stand-up battle where Rahiki’s power could clash with Hardwick’s resilience.

Rahiki fights out of orthodox stance, emphasizing striking volume and finishes, while Hardwick’s grappling background could force takedowns if he avoids early danger.

Fighter	Age	Record	Height/Reach	Stance	Fight Style Highlights
Marwan Rahiki	23	7-0-0	5’10” / 72″	Orthodox	Undefeated finisher with 86% KO/TKO rate (6 KOs), 14% subs (1 guillotine). Explosive early-round power, high striking accuracy (47%), but untested in deep UFC waters.
Harry Hardwick	31	13-4-1	5’10” / 71″	Orthodox	Versatile veteran with 23% KO/TKO (3), 31% subs (4), and 46% decisions (6). Strong grappling (sub avg. per 15 min), but recent leg vulnerability raises durability questions.

Recent Form

Marwan Rahiki: Rahiki is on a flawless 7-fight win streak, all by stoppage, showcasing his dominance in regional scenes before his DWCS victory.
He’s 5-0 in his last five, with four finishes in 2025 alone, highlighting his rapid ascent and finishing prowess against increasingly tough opposition.

Recent Fights:

Oct 14, 2025: Win vs. Ananias Mulumba (TKO – Punches, R2, DWCS)
- Jul 5, 2025: Win vs. Gabriel Schlupp (KO/TKO, R2, Beatdown Promotions)
- May 31, 2025: Win vs. Semakadde Kakembo (Submission – Guillotine, R4, Hex Fight Series)
- Mar 1, 2025: Win vs. Michael Barber (KO/TKO, R1, Hex Fight Series)
- Sep 7, 2024: Win vs. Michael Mannue (KO/TKO, R1, Regional)

Harry Hardwick: Hardwick has shown grit but inconsistency lately, going 3-1 in his last four with a mix of finishes and decisions before his UFC debut loss.

The leg kick defeat exposed potential weaknesses, but his prior wins demonstrate recovery ability.

Recent Fights:

Sep 6, 2025: Loss vs. Kaue Fernandes (TKO – Leg Kicks, R1, UFC Fight Night)
- Mar 21, 2025: Win vs. Javier Garcia (Technical Decision, R4, Cage Warriors 186)
- Nov 23, 2024: Win vs. Keweney Lopes (TKO, R4, Cage Warriors 181)
- May 25, 2024: Win vs. Orlando Wilson Prins (TKO, R2, Cage Warriors 172)
- Nov 25, 2023: Win vs. Zafar Mohsen (Submission – RNC, R2, Cage Warriors 164)

Fight History

This marks the first encounter between Rahiki and Hardwick, with no prior professional or amateur matchups.

Rahiki’s limited experience contrasts Hardwick’s tenure in promotions like Cage Warriors, where he captured and defended the featherweight title. No shared opponents or notable connections exist to predict stylistic edges beyond their individual records.

FIGHT ODDS

Marwan Rahiki – 260

Harry Hardwick + 210

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 13, 2026