Charles Jourdain waves off fight at UFC 331 after losing eyesight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
During UFC 331 at Crypto.com Arena, Charles Jourdain stopped his fight against Marlon Vera in Round 3 after experiencing vision loss. Jourdain had been knocked down earlier in the bout and opted to call off the match to prevent further head trauma. This defeat broke Jourdain's three-fight winning streak, marking only the second time he has been finished by strikes in his professional career. He expressed disappointment, stating he felt he had failed after the incident.
- •Jourdain called off the fight midway through Round 3
- •He lost vision after being knocked down by Vera
- •This defeat halted Jourdain's three-fight winning streak
- •He previously had only one finish by strikes in 2024
- •Fight took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Charles Jourdain reveals terrifying reason he waved off UFC 331 fight himself
"UFC fighters compete for our entertainment, but it comes at a cost.
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