Quebec’s Charles (Air) Jourdain wins bantamweight debut on UFC Edmonton card
EDMONTON — Canadian Charles (Air) Jourdain celebrated his bantamweight debut by submitting American Victor (La Mangosta) Henry in the second round on the UFC Fight Night undercard Saturday.
The five-foot-nine Jourdain (16-8-1) had previously fought at featherweight (145 pounds) and lightweight (155) but dropped down to 135 pounds after two straight losses.
“It’s incredible. I’m one of the smallest featherweights. Now being a bantamweight I feel I’m in the right place,” said Jourdain, who improved to 7-7-1 in UFC action.
The 28-year-old from Beloeil, Que., looked quicker on his feet in the first round, attacking Henry with punches and kicks while dipping into his arsenal of flying knees.