TLDR
- Charles Jourdain (17-8-1) faces Kyler Phillips (12-4) at UFC Winnipeg on April 18
- Jourdain has won his last two fights by first-round guillotine choke submissions
- Phillips is looking to end a two-fight losing streak in hostile Canadian territory
- Jourdain is the betting favorite at -148, while Phillips is the underdog at +124
- Both fighters are known for high-volume striking but Phillips tends to fade in later rounds
| Fight | Fighter 1 | Odds | Fighter 2 | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Gilbert Burns | +245 | Mike Malott | -305 |
| Co-Main | Kyler Phillips | +130 | Charles Jourdain | -155 |
| Main Card | Mandel Nallo | -180 | Jai Herbert | +150 |
| Main Card | Jasmine Jasudavicius | -310 | Karine Silva | +250 |
| Main Card | Thiago Moises | +110 | Gauge Young | -130 |
Fight Time – UFC Winnipeg (April 18, 2026)
| Time Zone | Main Card Start |
|---|---|
| ET (New York) | 10:00 PM |
| CT (Winnipeg/Chicago) | 9:00 PM |
| MT (Denver) | 8:00 PM |
| PT (Los Angeles) | 7:00 PM |
| GMT (London) | 3:00 AM (April 19) |
| AEST (Sydney) | 1:00 PM (April 19) |
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Canada
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Sources: clutchpoints.com | mmamania.com
Charles Jourdain will face Kyler Phillips in the co-main event at UFC Winnipeg on Saturday, April 18, at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The bantamweight bout matches two fighters heading in opposite directions with contrasting recent records.
Jourdain enters the fight with a 17-8-1 overall record and has gone 8-7-1 inside the UFC since his 2019 debut. The Canadian fighter has won his last two fights by guillotine choke submission, finishing both Victor Henry and David Grant in the first round.
Phillips brings a 12-4 record into the bout and has posted a 6-3 mark since joining the UFC roster in 2020. The California-based fighter is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak, with his most recent loss coming via decision against Vinicius Oliveira.
Tale of the Tape and Fighting Styles
Jourdain stands 5-foot-9 with a 69-inch reach, while Phillips measures 5-foot-8 with a 72-inch reach. Jourdain’s move down to bantamweight from featherweight has proven successful, as he now faces smaller opponents who cannot muscle him around.
Phillips is known for his quick boxing hands and ability to throw leg kicks to all levels. He has earned five career knockout wins and two submission victories, making him dangerous from any position.
Jourdain typically throws high-volume strikes, often attempting more than 200 strikes over three rounds. He has earned eight knockout wins and seven submission victories in his career.
Phillips blends karate-style kickboxing with athletic wrestling but has struggled to maintain his pace through later rounds. His two-fight losing streak pushed him out of the Top 15 rankings in the division.
Betting Lines and Fight Predictions
According to DraftKings, Jourdain is the betting favorite at -148, while Phillips sits as the underdog at +124. The over/under for 2.5 rounds is set at -188 for the over and +145 for the under.
FanDuel Sportsbook lists similar odds with Jourdain at -164 and Phillips at +128. Both sportsbooks expect a competitive fight between the two strikers.
Experts predict this matchup could earn Fight of the Night honors, as both fighters possess the speed and cardio to maintain high output through all three rounds. Neither fighter is considered to have fight-changing knockout power.
The home crowd support at Canada Life Centre should provide Jourdain with extra motivation. He has historically performed well in front of Canadian fans, often growing stronger as fights progress into later rounds.
Phillips faces a challenge fighting in hostile territory after struggling in his recent bouts. His quicker feet and explosive movement could help him win early rounds, but his tendency to fade late may prove costly against Jourdain’s consistent pressure and volume striking.
Jourdain holds a jiu-jitsu brown belt and has successfully used his guillotine choke in recent fights. Phillips, also a brown belt in jiu-jitsu, will need to avoid diving into takedowns as his cardio fails to prevent getting caught in a submission.
