Charles Jourdain

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 were he won the vacant FightQuest Featherweight Championship and earned a "Performance of the Night" bonus.[9] 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.[10] He was the TKO Featherweight and Interim Lightweight champion.[11] and amassed a record 9–1 prior to signing with Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2019[12]

Making his promotional debut on short notice, Jourdain faced Des Green on May 18, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 152.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Jourdain would next face Doo Ho Choi at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie on December 21, 2019.[15] 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.[16]

Returning to action amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Jourdain faced Andre Fili at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo on June 13, 2020.[17] The first round saw the two exchanging on the feet with Jourdain knocking Fili down with a overhand left. Fili secured a take down near the end of the round two. Jourdain lost the fight via split decision.[18]

Jourdain next faced Josh Culibao on October 4, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana.[19] 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.[20]

Jourdaiis scheduled to face Steve Garcia on March 13, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 187.[21]