Marlon Vera Finishes Charles Jourdain in Round Three

Marlon "Chito" Vera picked up a third-round finish against Charles "Air" Jourdain on September 20, 2026, adding another emphatic performance to his bantamweight resume.

Vera, 33, enters the victory at 23-12-1 and holds the number-10 ranking in the bantamweight division. The Ecuadorian out of Team Oyama stands five-foot-eight with a 70-inch reach and fights out of a switch stance. He lands 4.18 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy, and his well-rounded game includes a consistent submission threat, averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes.

Jourdain, 30, came in at 18-8-1 and brought one of the more active striking games in the division to the contest. The Canadian, who trains out of Academie Pro Star MMA, stands five-foot-nine and works out of a switch stance as well. He averages an impressive 5.48 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, making him a dangerous offensive presence through any fight that reaches the later rounds.

Why it matters

• Vera's third-round stoppage reinforces his position inside the bantamweight top ten and strengthens a case for a higher-ranked opponent next.
• The loss drops Jourdain to 18-9-1 and may push him down the divisional ladder after failing to see out the fight.
• Both fighters operating out of switch stances made for a technically complex striking matchup; Vera's finishing ability ultimately proved the difference.
• The victory keeps Vera relevant in a crowded bantamweight division where contender spots shift quickly.