The bantamweight matchup between ranked contender Marlon Vera and surging Charles Jourdain will be part of the UFC 331 card on Saturday inside Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Because of his four-fight losing streak, Vera enters the match as the betting underdog with +190 UFC odds, while Jourdain, who’s on a three-fight win streak, is going to be the betting favorite with -235 odds.
UFC 331: Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain Fight Odds
- Marlon Vera: +190
- Charles Jourdain: -235
UFC 331: Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain: Tale of the Tape
| Marlon Vera | Charles Jourdain | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 30 |
| Height | 5’8” | 5’9” |
| Reach | 70.5 inches | 69 inches |
| Leg Reach | 40.5 inches | 39 inches |
| Record | 23-12-1 | 18-8-81 |
| Fighting Style | Grappler | Striker |
| Finishing Rate | 78% | 83% |
UFC 331: Marlon Vera vs. Charles Jourdain: Prediction
With sharper striking skills, I predict a decision win for Jourdain over Vera. Both are incredibly talented strikers with their kicks as one of their main weapons, but Jourdain has more variety in his repertoire than Vera.
This will ultimately be the main difference because Vera, at this point in his career, has slowed down with age. If this fight were made two years ago, it would be a different story, but Jourdain will have the edge in speed and movement.
Vera’s toughness, durability, and granite chin will let him survive the volume of strikes Jourdain will unleash over three rounds. The Canadian contender is also more explosive and athletic than the Ecuadorian fighter.
Marlon Vera’s Recent Fight Results
Vera is a UFC veteran who has been with the promotion since 2014 and was a former title challenger. However, he has won only one of his last five fights, defeating Pedro Munhoz but losing to Sean O’Malley, Deiveson Figueiredo, Aiemann Zahabi, and David Martinez.
Charles Jourdain’s Recent Fight Results
Jourdain was the former TKO titleholder before signing with the UFC in 2019. He recorded three wins (Victory Henry, Davey Grant, and Kyler Phillips) and two losses (Sean Woodson and Jean Silva) in his last five bouts inside the octagon.
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