Jourdain: -200 (MyBookie) Both Jourdain and Ewell look talented at times but have significant gaps in their games that have limited their ceilings. Jourdain is a young, twitchy, and crisp striker with some real pop. “Air” mixes in solid calf kicks that keep his opponent at range where he can often land a technical and powerful combination. His style, a combination of volume, speed, and strike-for-strike exchanges makes Jourdain a fan-favorite, but lack of striking and takedown defense have caused him to have a losing record in the UFC. When he is on, Jourdain brings energy to the octagon, pushes a pace early, and enters the pocket looking to turn the lights out. However, he has lost consistently to fighters who can match his output or take him down. When his pressure is faced with pressure, Jourdain’s lack of defense can cause him to lose close decisions. Further, when his striking heavy approach matches up against a willing grappler, Jourdain struggles to keep the fight on the feet. Because of his style and natural skills, Jourdain’s fights can be exciting brawls where he wins emphatically or loses to pressure. The key to his success is overwhelming his opponent and keeping the fight standing.
