Charles Jourdain defeated Kyler Phillips by unanimous decision with scorecards of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-29 at UFC Winnipeg. Jourdain (18-8-1) extended his winning streak to three consecutive victories. Phillips (12-5) suffered his third consecutive loss, marking a challenging period in his UFC tenure. The decision victory keeps Jourdain's momentum going in the featherweight division. The scorecards showed a competitive fight with one judge scoring it a draw, though Jourdain was awarded the unanimous decision.
Charles Jourdain earned a unanimous decision victory over Kyler Phillips at UFC Winnipeg on April 19, 2026, extending his winning streak to three consecutive fights with scorecards of 29-28, 29-28, and 29-29.
Jourdain, known as "Air," improves to 18-8-1 with the win. The 30-year-old Canadian out of Academie Pro Star MMA competes at featherweight and brings a switch-stance striking game built on volume and accuracy. He lands 5.48 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect his aggressive, high-output approach inside the octagon.
Phillips, nicknamed "The Matrix," drops to 12-5 with the loss, his third defeat in a row. The 31-year-old from the United States trains out of MMA Lab and stands five-foot-eight with a 72-inch reach. He generates 5.04 significant strikes per minute and mixes in 2.31 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat who blends pressure striking with consistent wrestling output.
The scorecards reflected just how close the contest was. Two judges gave the edge to Jourdain 29-28, while a third saw the fight level at 29-29, leaving little margin between the two fighters across all three rounds.
Why it matters
- Jourdain's three-fight streak positions him as a rising presence in a deep featherweight division
- Phillips has now lost three straight, raising questions about his standing within the UFC roster
- The close scorecards suggest Phillips remained competitive throughout, complicating any straightforward divisional narrative for either man
