- Marlon Vera vs Charles Jourdain Preview
- Upcoming Event: UFC 331
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
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On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Marlon Vera will face off against Charles Jourdain in the Octagon at UFC 331. The betting odds currently place Vera at +182 and Jourdain at -216.
Marlon “Chito” Vera boasts a professional record of 23 wins, 12 losses, and 1 no contest. The 33-year-old weighs in at 135 lbs and stands 5’8″ tall, with a reach of 70 inches. In contrast, Charles “Air” Jourdain is 30 years old, stands 5’9″, weighs the same 135 lbs, and has a reach of 69 inches, with a record of 18 wins, 8 losses, and 1 no contest. When it comes to striking, Vera averages 4.18 significant strikes landed per minute, while Jourdain leads slightly with 5.36. Their striking accuracy is also close, with Vera landing 47% and Jourdain 49%. On the defensive end, Vera absorbs 5.34 significant strikes per minute, whereas Jourdain allows 4.11, with Vera successfully defending 50% and Jourdain 56% of strikes directed at them.
| UFC 331 Matchup | Marlon Vera | Charles Jourdain |
|---|---|---|
| Betting Odds | +182 | -216 |
| Fight Record | 23-12-1 | 18-8-1 |
| Average Fight Duration | 13:36 | 11:31 |
| Height | 5’8″ | 5’9″ |
| Weight Class | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 70″ | 69″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.18 | 5.36 |
| Striking Accuracy | 47% | 49% |
When it comes to wrestling, Marlon Vera has the edge, scoring takedowns 0.47 times per 3 rounds. He successfully completes 39% of his takedown attempts and defends against 71% of his opponents’ takedowns. On the other hand, Jourdain lands takedowns at a rate of 21% and defends 46% of takedown attempts against him. In terms of submissions, Vera attempts 0.8 submissions every 15 minutes, while Jourdain’s average stands at 0.6 submissions per 3 rounds.
In his last outing, Marlon Vera faced off with David Martinez and suffered a loss via unanimous decision in round 3. Martinez successfully landed 86 of his 173 total strikes. Vera managed to connect with 52 of his 156 total strikes. For significant strikes, Martinez had an accuracy of 45%, landing 71 of 155 attempts and 48 of 126 significant strikes targeting the head. Conversely, Vera landed only 28% of his significant strikes, with 42 of 145 attempts landing, including 26 of 113 aimed at the head. Most of the significant strikes from both fighters were landed at a distance, with 94% for Martinez and 97% for Vera.
In his most recent bout, Charles Jourdain fought Kyler Phillips, winning by unanimous decision in the third round. Phillips was efficient, landing 94% of his significant strikes at a distance, while Jourdain landed 70% of his attempts. Jourdain’s striking accuracy was 55%, successfully landing 58 of 104 attempts, including 28 of 62 significant strikes to the head. Phillips managed 36 of 77 significant strikes, with 28 targeting the head. In total strikes, Phillips finished with 48 of 92, while Jourdain landed 88 of 142.
Additional Fights to Watch on the Card
Another exciting matchup features Tai Tuivasa against Robelis Despaigne. Tuivasa enters the fight with a record of 15-10-0, weighing in at 264 lbs and standing 6’2″ tall with a 75-inch reach. Despaigne, an orthodox fighter, is 6’7″ and weighs 265 lbs, holding a record of 6-2-0. In terms of takedown statistics, Tuivasa scores 0.40 takedowns per 3 rounds, while Despaigne successfully lands 0.90. In striking, Tuivasa averages 3.37 strikes per minute at an accuracy of 48%, whereas Despaigne boasts an accuracy of 59%, landing 2.11 strikes per minute.
Another bout not to be missed is JooSang Yoo versus Michael Aswell Jr. Aswell Jr. enters with an 11-5-0 record, weighing 145 lbs and standing 5’8″ tall with a 69-inch reach. Yoo, also weighing 145 lbs, stands 5’7″ and has a record of 9-1-0. Regarding wrestling stats, Aswell Jr. successfully defends 55% of takedowns and completes 25% of his attempts, while Yoo manages to take down opponents 15% of the time and defends against 50% of counter takedown attempts. In terms of striking, Aswell Jr. absorbs 7.03 strikes per minute while dishing out 7.60, while Yoo deals 6.36 strikes per minute and absorbs 4.99.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s UFC fight?
Pick: Bet on Charles Jourdain (-216)
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