Marlon Vera finishes Charles Jourdain at UFC 331 for crucial victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Marlon Vera secured a significant win against Charles Jourdain with a third-round TKO at UFC 331, held on September 20, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Vera had faced a challenging period, entering the match with four consecutive losses. This victory marks his first win in over three years, shifting the momentum in his career after a series of setbacks. Post-fight, Vera expressed relief and emphasized the mental changes he made leading up to the fight.
- •Vera improved his record to 24-12-1 in MMA.
- •He faced Jourdain, who now has a record of 18-9-1.
- •The fight ended with a third-round TKO at UFC 331.
- •Vera's previous four losses were all by decision.
- •Vera described feelings of pressure and determination before the fight.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — With new look, Marlon Vera exorcised some demons at UFC 331
"Marlon Vera had a big four-fight hole to climb out of at UFC 331 and did so in a big way.
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