UFC 331 results: Marlon Vera makes Charles Jourdain quit, earns first win since 2023

Marlon Vera returned to the win column for the first time in three years at UFC 331, scoring a knockout victory over Charles Jourdain on the preliminary card at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The one-time bantamweight title challenger entered Saturday's event on a career-worst four-fight losing streak facing an uncertain future, but responded with an emotional victory that reignited his career hopes.

Vera (24-12-1) controlled the bout from the opening bell, showing aggression that had been notably absent during his recent losses. He repeatedly beat Jourdain to the punch, battering the Canadian contender with strikes throughout the fight. Jourdain aimed for his fourth consecutive win but could not overcome Vera's relentless pace and power. In the third round, Vera increased his output, knocking Jourdain down once more. Jourdain signaled to referee Mike Beltran that he could not continue, bringing an end to the contest at 2:02 of Round 3.

The victory marked Vera's first win since a decision over Pedro Munhoz at UFC 292 in August 2023. Afterwards, an emotional Vera attributed his resurgence to a change in training camps, crediting the shift for his renewed performance and intensity inside the octagon.