Marlon Vera defeats Charles Jourdain via TKO at UFC 331

Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera secured a technical knockout (TKO) victory against Charles Jourdain during the UFC 331 event held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The win, achieved in the third round, ends a four-fight losing streak for the Ecuadorian bantamweight fighter.

Vera utilized a new training approach, having recently transitioned from a six-year partnership with Jason Parillo to working with the team of Raúl Rosas Jr. The bout saw Vera increase his pressure throughout the fight, eventually dropping Jourdain with strikes and forcing the referee to stop the contest at the 2:02 mark of the third round.

This victory marks Vera's first win in the UFC since August 2023. Following the match, Vera expressed significant emotional relief, noting the importance of the win for his career and family.