Jourdain appreciates Aldo folklore, but won’t make official callout

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada – Charles Jourdain beat Victor Henry with a second-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 246 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Take a look inside the fight with Jourdain, who snapped a two-fight skid with his second win in a row by guillotine choke – both of which have gotten him bonuses.

Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry

Charles Jourdain

Result: Charles Jourdain def. Victor Henry via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 3:43
Updated records: Jourdain (16-8-1 MMA, 7-7-1 UFC), Henry (24-7 MMA, 3-2 UFC)
Key stats: Henry had four takedowns, but ultimately got caught in Jourdain’s masterful choke.

Jourdain on the fight’s key moment

Nov 2, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Charles Jourdain (red gloves) fights Victor Henry (blue gloves) in a bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

“I just learned that I’m the first one that ever stopped Victor Henry, so I think that’s a very good way to start my career at bantamweight. … I’m like, ‘Man, he’s 37 – he’s got so many fights.’ So yeah: Hat’s off to me.”

Jourdain on finally going to bantamweight

“Immaturity, stupidity (is why I took so long). I don’t like when people are telling me to do stuff. I want to have my own experience. If you tell me fire burns, I’ll put my hand in it and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re right.’ So I did a lot of stupid stuff. But now, I feel like the right place, and that’s a fantastic feeling.”

Jourdain on what he wants next

Nov 2, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Charles Jourdain (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Victor Henry (not pictured) in a bantamweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

“I won’t drop names. I’m interested in anybody. But for now, I’m having a little boy and I’m going to take care of him in January. After that, I’ll be back in the octagon around May. Whatever UFC have in store for me, I’m not going to chase name. There’s a lot of very good fighters. There’s some very good veterans, as well. I grew up watching Jose Aldo and I see him fight, so that would that would be fun – but I’m in no position to call the ‘King of Rio’ right now.”

To hear more from Jourdain, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 246.