Charles Jourdain

Not to be confused with the 19th-century French scholar Charles Jourdain.
Charles Jourdain
Born (1995-11-27) November 27, 1995 (age 29)
Beloeil, Quebec, Canada
Other namesAir
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2024–present)
Featherweight (2013–2024)
Lightweight (2017, 2019)
Reach69 in (175 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofBeloeil, Quebec, Canada
TeamAcademie Pro Star MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Fábio Holanda[3]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins16
By knockout8
By submission6
By decision2
Losses8
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision6
Draws1
Amateur record
Total10
Wins8
By submission5
Losses2
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Charles Jourdain (born November 27, 1995) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[4] He was previously a TKO Major League MMA Double Champion, winning the TKO Featherweight Championship and the TKO Interim Lightweight Championship.[5]

Background

He has two older brothers and a younger brother Louis Jourdain, who has been quite involved in his mixed martial arts career and pursues a career of his own.[6][7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jourdain began competing in mixed martial arts in 2013. He earned an amateur record of 8–2, fighting 8 times in 2013 winning 7 of those bouts. He also competed in FightQuest Amateur Combat in 2014 where he won the vacant FightQuest Featherweight Championship and earned a "Performance of the Night" bonus.[8] After going professional in 2015 he competed exclusively in Canadian MMA promotions. Jourdain made his MMA debut against Thomas Sumantri on May 21, 2016, at LAMMQ - Quebec Mixed Martial Arts League 5. He won the fight via knockout with a flying knee in the first round, earning a Knockout of the Night bonus.[9] He was the TKO Featherweight and Interim Lightweight champion,[10] and amassed a record 9–1 prior to signing with Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2019.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Making his promotional debut on short notice, Jourdain faced Des Green on May 18, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 152.[12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[13]

Jourdain would next face Doo Ho Choi at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie on December 21, 2019.[14] Choi would drop Jourdain early with the rest of the round consisting of exchanges that would lead to Choi breaking his left arm on a spinning backfist attempt, Jourdain would later drop Choi with 0:21 seconds left in round 1. Round 2 would see more exchanges between the two fighters With 30 seconds left in the round, Jourdain dropped Choi with a left cross and then a right hook. He won the fight via TKO at 4:32 seconds of round 2. Earning him his first win in the promotion and a Fight of the Night bonus.[15]

Returning to action amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Jourdain faced Andre Fili at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo on June 13, 2020.[16] The first round saw the two exchanging on the feet with Jourdain knocking Fili down with an overhand left. Fili secured a take down near the end of the round two. Jourdain lost the fight via split decision.[17]

Jourdain next faced Joshua Culibao on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[18] The bout would see both fighters push the pace and employ their game plans. The fight would go the distance ending with a split draw result.[19]

Jourdain was scheduled to face Steve Garcia on March 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 187.[20] On February 24, Garcia pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by UFC newcomer Marcelo Rojo.[21] He won the fight by technical knockout in the third round.[22]

Jourdain was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 191.[23] However, Murphy was pulled from the event due to visa issues, and he was replaced by Julian Erosa.[24] Jourdain lost the fight via a submission in round three.[25]

As the last bout of his prevailing contract, Jourdain faced Andre Ewell on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus.[26][27] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[28]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract Jourdain was scheduled to face Ilia Topuria, replacing Movsar Evloev, on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270.[29][7][30] However, Topuria was pulled from the card due to a medical issue related to cutting weight and the bout was cancelled.[31]

Jourdain faced Lando Vannata on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.[32] He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[33]

Jourdain faced Shane Burgos on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC 3.[34] He lost the back-and-forth fight via majority decision.[35]

Jourdain faced Nathaniel Wood on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[36] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[37]

Jourdain faced Kron Gracie at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023.[38] He won the fight via unanimous decision after outstriking Gracie through majority of the bout.[39]

Jourdain faced Ricardo Ramos on September 23, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 228.[40] He won the fight via guillotine choke in round one.[41] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[42]

Jourdain faced Sean Woodson on January 20, 2024, at UFC 297.[43] He lost the competitive bout by split decision.[44]

Jourdain faced Jean Silva on June 29, 2024 at UFC 303.[45] At the weigh-ins, Silva weighed in at 147.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit.[46] The bout proceeded at catchweight and Silva was fined 20 percent of his purse which went to Jourdain.[46] Jourdain lost the fight by knockout in the second round.[47]

Jourdain faced Victor Henry in a bantamweight bout on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.[48] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round, leading to Henry's first career loss by finish.[49] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[50]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches 16 wins 8 losses
By knockout 8 1
By submission 6 1
By decision 2 6
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 16–8–1 Victor Henry Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi November 2, 2024 2 3:43 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Bantamweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Loss 15–8–1 Jean Silva KO (punch) UFC 303 June 29, 2024 2 1:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (147.5 lb) bout; Silva missed weight.
Loss 15–7–1 Sean Woodson Decision (split) UFC 297 January 20, 2024 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 15–6–1 Ricardo Ramos Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot September 23, 2023 1 3:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 14–6–1 Kron Gracie Decision (unanimous) UFC 288 May 6, 2023 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss 13–6–1 Nathaniel Wood Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa September 3, 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France
Loss 13–5–1 Shane Burgos Decision (majority) UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez July 16, 2022 3 5:00 Elmont, New York, United States
Win 13–4–1 Lando Vannata Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade April 23, 2022 1 2:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–4–1 Andre Ewell Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus December 18, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–4–1 Julian Erosa Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till September 4, 2021 3 2:56 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 11–3–1 Marcelo Rojo TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad March 13, 2021 3 4:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw 10–3–1 Joshua Culibao Draw (split) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana October 4, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 10–3 Andre Fili Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–2 Choi Doo-ho TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie December 21, 2019 2 4:32 Busan, South Korea Return to Featherweight. Fight of the Night.
Loss 9–2 Desmond Green Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 3 5:00 Rochester, New York, United States
Win 9–1 Damien Lapilus TKO (punches) TKO 47: Jourdain vs. Lapilus April 11, 2019 5 2:02 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Return to Lightweight. Won the interim TKO Lightweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Alex Morgan Submission (guillotine choke) TKO 45: Jourdain vs. Morgan December 27, 2018 1 4:38 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Won the TKO Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Kevin Généreux Submission (rear naked choke) TKO Fight Night 1 August 2, 2018 2 4:08 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 6–1 Matar Lo KO (punches) TKO 42: Nogueira vs. Laramie March 16, 2018 1 2:19 Laval, Quebec, Canada
Loss 5–1 T.J. Laramie Decision (unanimous) TKO 41: Champions December 8, 2017 5 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada For the vacant TKO Featherweight Championship.
Win 5–0 William Romero TKO (punches) TKO 39: Ultimatum June 16, 2017 3 2:04 Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Quebec, Canada
Win 4–0 Mathieu Morciano TKO (punches) TKO 38: Ascension April 7, 2017 2 1:42 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Return to Featherweight.
Win 3–0 Michael Cyr Submission (rear naked choke) TKO 37: Rivals January 13, 2017 2 1:29 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Lightweight debut.
Win 2–0 Marc-Antoine Lidji TKO (punches) TKO 36: Resurrection November 4, 2016 3 4:02 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Featherweight debut.
Win 1–0 Thomas Sumantri KO (flying knee) LAMMQ 5 May 21, 2016 1 4:32 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Catchweight (150 lb) bout. Knockout of the Night.

[55]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  2. ^ ufcstats.com (2020-06-08). "Charles Jourdian fight stats". ufcstats. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  3. ^ @charlesjourdain1 (June 5, 2021). ""I am very happy to announce I am now a Black Belt in Jiujitsu under my Coach and Master @fabioholandabtt. (...)"". Retrieved December 18, 2021 – via Instagram.
  4. ^ Jon Gagnon (2019-12-23). "Charles Jourdain excited to make UFC debut". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  5. ^ tkomma.ca (2018-11-09). "Charles Jourdain fights to become Double TKO champ". tkomma. Archived from the original on 2022-12-09. Retrieved 2019-12-23.
  6. ^ E. Spencer Kyte (2020-06-08). "Checking in on Charles Jourdain". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  7. ^ a b Brendan Fitzgerald (January 5, 2022). Charles Jourdain interview with UFC announcer Brendan Fitzgerald - Fitz Nation Podcast – via YouTube.
  8. ^ a b c "Fightquest 31: Loft vs Bisson II". Tapology. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  9. ^ Denis Bélanger (2016-08-03). "A new window for the Jourdain brothers". L'Oeil Regional (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  10. ^ tkomma.ca. "Charles Jourdain amateur record/other info". tkomma. Archived from the original on 2019-06-21. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  11. ^ Jay Anderson (2018-11-09). "Charles Jourdain TKO double champion signs with UFC". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  12. ^ Thomas Gerbasi (17 May 2019). "Jourdain Not Worried About Making Debut On Green's Home Turf". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  13. ^ "Canadian Charles Jourdain loses UFC debut by decision in Rochester". Sportsnet. 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  14. ^ Jay Anderson (2019-12-22). "Charles Jourdain to Face Doo-Ho Choi at UFC Busan". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  15. ^ Guilherme Cruz (2019-12-22). "UFC Busan video: Charles Jourdain finishes Doo Ho Choi in featherweight brawl". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  16. ^ Neil Davidson (2020-06-11). "Charles (Air) Jourdain looking to climb featherweight ladder with win over Fili". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  17. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-06-13). "UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Andre Fili edges out win over Charles Jourdain". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  18. ^ Marcel Dorff (2020-08-31). "Charles Jourdain meets Joshua Culibao at UFC event on Oct. 3". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2021-12-27. (in Dutch)
  19. ^ "UFC on ESPN 16 Results: Charles Jourdain and Josh Culibao Fight To Draw". Bloody Canvas. 2020-10-04. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  20. ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-01-17). "Charles Jourdain treft Steve Garcia Jr. tijdens UFC evenement op 13 maart 2021". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  21. ^ Segura, Danny (25 February 2021). "Marcelo Rojo replaces Steve Garcia, fights Charles Jourdain at UFC Fight Night 187". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  22. ^ "Jourdain, Francis Charles Robert (1865–1940)", Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, 2018-02-06, doi:10.1093/odnb/9780192683120.013.34245, retrieved 2021-03-14
  23. ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-05-24). "Frans-Canadezen krijgen gevechten tijdens UFC evenement op 14 augustus". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  24. ^ Jamal Boussenaf (2021-08-24). "BREAKING: Julian Erosa nieuwe tegenstander van Charles Jourdain op 4 september". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  25. ^ Doherty, Dan (2021-09-04). "UFC Vegas 36 Results: Julian Erosa Chokes Out Charles Jourdain in Exciting Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  26. ^ Marcel Dorff (2021-10-19). "Andre Ewell naar de Featherweight divisie, treft Charles Jourdain tijdens UFC jaarafsluiter". MMA DNA (in Dutch). Retrieved 2021-12-27.
  27. ^ Charles Jourdain wants to fight Cub Swanson and 'f*ck him up'. MMAjunkie.com. December 19, 2021 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2021-12-18). "UFC Vegas 45: Charles Jourdain Dominates Andre Ewell In Wild Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
  29. ^ Jay Pettry. "Charles Jourdain to Face Ilia Topuria on Short Notice at UFC 270". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
  30. ^ Aaron Bronsteter [@aaronbronsteter] (January 8, 2022). "Charles Jourdain is no longer a free agent. After fighting out his previous deal with a win over Andre Ewell last month, the 26 year old has re-signed with the UFC on a four fight contract" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  31. ^ Law, Eddie (2022-01-21). "Ilia Topuria Out Of Charles Jourdain Bout At UFC 270". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-01-22.
  32. ^ Behunin, Alex (2022-02-24). "UFC: Charles Jourdain vs. Lando Vannata Lined Up For April 23". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
  33. ^ Law, Eddie (2022-04-23). "UFC Vegas 52: Charles Jourdain Submits Vannata Via Guillotine". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
  34. ^ King, Kristen (2022-06-02). "Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain confirmed for UFC Long Island". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
  35. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-07-16). "UFC Long Island: Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain Entertains, Ends in Majority Decision for "Hurricane"". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  36. ^ Steve Duncan (2022-08-11). "Charles Jourdain vs. Nathaniel Wood agregado a UFC París - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español". mma.uno. Retrieved 2022-08-11. (in Spanish)
  37. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-09-03). "UFC Paris: Hand Needs Fixing, but Nathaniel Wood Wants on Rumored U.K. Stadium Card". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-09-03.
  38. ^ Jay Anderson (2023-03-07). "Kron Gracie Returns, Will Face Charles Jourdain at UFC 288 in New Jersey". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  39. ^ Martin, Damon (2023-05-06). "UFC 288 results: Charles Jourdain outstrikes overmatched Kron Gracie to win a unanimous decision". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  40. ^ Zubkiewicz, Bartłomiej (2023-07-14). "Charles Jourdain kontra Ricardo Ramos na UFC Vegas 79 | MMAROCKS". MMA Rocks! (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  41. ^ Anderson, Jay (2023-09-23). "UFC Vegas 79: Charles Jourdain Quickly Submits Ricardo Ramos". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  42. ^ a b "UFC Fight Night 228 bonuses: Marina Rodriguez's bloody beatdown takes $50K". MMA Junkie. 2023-09-24. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  43. ^ Desk, ITN News (2023-11-09). "Charles Jourdain vs Sean Woodson Reported for UFC 297". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  44. ^ Law, Eddie (2024-01-21). "Sean Woodson Battles Jourdain To Split-Decision Victory". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-01-21.
  45. ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2024-05-17). "UFC 303 nearing completion with new bout for McGregor vs. Chandler fight card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  46. ^ a b Alexander K.Lee (2024-06-28). "UFC 303 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 official, co-main has weight class changed". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  47. ^ Jay Anderson (2024-06-29). "UFC 303: Jean Silva First to KO Charles Jourdain, After Weight Miss". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
  48. ^ Sportsnet Staff (2024-09-11). "Canada's Charles Jourdain dropping to bantamweight to fight at UFC Edmonton". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
  49. ^ Mathis Desjardins (2024-11-02). "Charles Jourdain Makes A Splash With Sub Win In New Division". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  50. ^ a b Chris Taylor (2024-11-02). "UFC Edmonton Bonus Report: Dustin Stoltzfus one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  51. ^ Jose Youngs (2019-12-21). "UFC Busan bonuses: Charles Jourdain, Doo Ho Choi battle to 'Fight of the Night'". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
  52. ^ Zach Aittama (2018-12-07). "TKO 45 Results: Jourdain Stops Morgan, Captures Featherweight Title". Combat Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  53. ^ Audrey Roy (2019-04-11). "TKO 47: Charles Jourdain wins a risky bet against Damien Lapilus". Réseau des sports. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  54. ^ "Charles Jourdain vs. Thomas Sumantri". tapology.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  55. ^ Sherdog.com. "Charles". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-09-04.