Charles Jourdain Explains Decision to Wave Off UFC 331 Bout vs. Marlon Vera
Charles Jourdain explained that compromised vision forced him to wave off his UFC 331 bout against Marlon Vera. The stoppage marked Jourdain's first defeat at bantamweight while snapping a four-fight slump for Vera.
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Charles Jourdain suffered his first defeat in the bantamweight division on Saturday at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, falling to Marlon Vera in an unusual finish. After establishing himself as a rising contender at 135 pounds, Jourdain was hurt by strikes from Vera in the final round before personally signaling to the referee that he could not continue, prompting the official stoppage.
Following the bout, Jourdain took to Instagram to address the situation and explain why he called an end to the contest. As reported by MMA Fighting, Jourdain clarified that his vision was significantly affected during the exchange. While the exact injury remains unclear, Jourdain prioritized his long-term health in the moment.
“I waved the fight ‘cause I don’t need to receive more strikes to the head. I failed,” Jourdain stated.
The setback halts Jourdain's recent momentum after a strong start to his bantamweight run. Since dropping down to 135 pounds, he had put together three consecutive victories over Kyler Phillips, Davey Grant, and Victor Henry. Jourdain will now focus on recovery before seeking a return to the win column.
For Vera, the outcome provided a vital turnaround. The former UFC title challenger entered the matchup mired in a career-worst four-fight losing skid. The stoppage against Jourdain marked Vera's first victory inside the Octagon since outpointing Pedro Munhoz in August 2023.
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