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UFC 331: Chito Vera Starts Slow, Puts Away Charles Jourdain in Third Round

Canada’s Charles Jourdain entered UFC 331 undefeated as a bantamweight, and was getting a step up in competition in the form of former title challenger Chito Vera in Los Angeles. Vera had switched camps ahead of the fight, trying to…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 1:05 AM
UFC 331: Chito Vera Starts Slow, Puts Away Charles Jourdain in Third Round
Key Things to Know
  • Marlon 'Chito' Vera fought Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
  • Vera entered the bout on a four-fight losing streak dating back to 2023.
  • Jourdain was undefeated as a bantamweight prior to facing Vera.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former bantamweight title challenger Marlon "Chito" Vera faced Canada's Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. Vera entered the bout looking to snap a four-fight losing streak dating back to 2023, having switched training camps ahead of the matchup. Jourdain entered the contest undefeated as a bantamweight.

Jourdain started the fight actively by utilizing leg kicks and landing hooks and uppercuts to the body during an early clinch. Vera responded by landing an uppercut of his own and catching a kick to dump Jourdain to the canvas as the opening round progressed.

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