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UFC Bantamweight

Charles Jourdain VS Kyler Phillips

Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Tale of the Tape

18-9-1 Record 12-5-0
30 Age 30
175 cm Height 173 cm
175 cm Reach 183 cm
switch Stance orthodox
83% Finish rate 58%
44% KO rate 42%
39% Sub rate 17%

Result Summary

Charles Jourdain def. Kyler Phillips Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

This highly anticipated bantamweight clash delivered a grueling back-and-forth battle. Known for his tremendous first-round pace, Kyler Phillips started strong, utilizing his dynamic striking and early grappling attempts to control the opening frame. However, as the fight entered the second round, Charles Jourdain’s trademark cardio and pressure began to take over. Jourdain effectively stuffed Phillips' takedown attempts, worked clear of the grappling exchanges, and kept the fight standing. Down the stretch, the Canadian turned up the volume on the feet, busting Phillips open and pulling away with superior striking output. Jourdain’s gutsy performance and relentless forward pressure earned him the final two rounds on all scorecards, culminating in a unanimous decision victory (29-28 across the board) in front of the ecstatic Winnipeg crowd.

Fight Overview

In a high-stakes co-main event, dynamic French-Canadian Charles Jourdain continues his bantamweight campaign against the highly skilled Kyler 'The Matrix' Phillips. Jourdain is riding a surge of momentum with back-to-back wins, while Phillips looks to rebound from recent setbacks against Vinicius Oliveira and Rob Font. Expect an absolute barnburner between two highly creative strikers.

Keys to Victory

Charles Jourdain

  1. Push a relentless pace to overwhelm Phillips, who has shown cardio dips in high-output bantamweight wars.
  2. Mix striking targets between the body and the head to disrupt Phillips's lateral movement and footwork.
  3. Maintain strong takedown defense to keep the bout strictly in the striking realm where Jourdain thrives.

Kyler Phillips

  1. Use superior angles, feints, and lateral movement to stifle Jourdain's aggressive forward pressure.
  2. Mix well-timed reactive takedowns into striking combinations to keep Jourdain guessing and secure points on the judges' scorecards.
  3. Counter Jourdain's aggressive combinations with sharp check hooks and leg kicks as he enters the pocket.

Last 5 fights

Charles Jourdain

  1. W Davey Grant Submission · R1 3:05 · 18 OCT 2025
  2. W Victor Henry Submission · R2 3:43 · 2 NOV 2024
  3. L Jean Silva KO · R2 1:22 · 29 JUN 2024
  4. L Sean Woodson Decision · R3 5:00 · 20 JAN 2024
  5. W Ricardo Ramos Submission · R1 3:12 · 23 SEPT 2023

Kyler Phillips

  1. L Vinicius Oliveira Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 JUL 2025
  2. L Rob Font Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 OCT 2024
  3. W Pedro Munhoz Decision · R3 5:00 · 9 MAR 2024
  4. W Raoni Barcelos Decision · R3 5:00 · 5 AUG 2023
  5. W Marcelo Rojo Submission · R3 1:48 · 12 FEB 2022

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