Charles Jourdain vs. Victor Henry – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night 246: Moreno vs. Albazi is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this matchup on the fight card, Charles “Air” Jourdain will take on Victor “La Mangosta” Barnett in the Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night 246 card.

Jourdain brings a unique switch fighting stance with an 69″ reach. In contrast, Barnett, an switch fighter, stands with a 68″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 48% striking accuracy, Jourdain has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.48 per minute. On the other hand, Barnett boasts a 54% striking accuracy, landing approximately 8.34 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Charles Jourdain vs. Victor Henry matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 29-year-old, Charles Jourdain is coming in with a 15-8-1 record. Jourdain will be fighting for the first time since a loss via KO/TKO against Jean Silva at UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 in June.

Barnett, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Charles Jourdain on June 29, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez and holds a 24-6-0 (1 NC) record.

Charles Jourdain has a switch fighting stance with an 69″ reach. The 37-year-old Victor Henry is an switch fighter with a 68″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Charles Jourdain stats

→ Jourdain’s striking accuracy is 48%.
→ Jourdain lands 5.48 significant strikes per minute.
→ Jourdain’s takedown accuracy is 23%.
→ Jourdain’s takedown average is 0.35 per 15 minutes.
→ Jourdain’s takedown defense is 48%.

Jourdain comes in with 48% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.48 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Barnett fires at 54% accuracy, landing about 8.34 significant strikes per minute. Charles Jourdain also has a 23% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.35 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Barnett’s 0 takedowns and 83% takedown accuracy.

Victor Henry stats

→ Barnett’s striking accuracy is 54%.
→ Barnett lands 8.34 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barnett’s takedown accuracy is 0%.
→ Barnett’s takedown average is 0 per 15 minutes.
→ Barnett’s takedown defense is 83%.

Victor spent, on average, 12:34 minutes in the Octagon, and Charles has an average fight time of 12:05 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Charles or Victor? Sound off in the comments.

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