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Chito Vera Ends Skid With Brutal TKO
20 Sep
Summary
- Vera defeated Jourdain via third-round TKO at UFC 331.
- He ended a four-fight losing streak with the emphatic victory.
- This win marks Vera's first since 2023.
Marlon "Chito" Vera ended his four-fight losing streak with a decisive third-round TKO victory over Charles Jourdain at UFC 331. The event took place on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Vera's win on September 20, 2026, marks his first victory in over three years.
Throughout the bout, Vera displayed significant pressure, landing heavier shots and effective counters. He secured multiple knockdowns against Jourdain, including a second-round sequence with a right hand, uppercut, and jump knee. The fight concluded in the third round when a left hand sent Jourdain to the canvas for the third time, prompting the referee's stoppage at 2:02.
The result moves Vera's professional record to 16 wins and 11 losses in the UFC. Previously, he had notable victories against fighters like Sean O'Malley and Dominick Cruz. Conversely, Jourdain's record fell to 9-8-1 in the UFC following this defeat.
