UFC Winnipeg: Jourdain vs. Phillips Prediction & Pick

Charles Jourdain and Kyler Phillips meet in the co-main event at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on Saturday. The bout is scheduled for the bantamweight limit of 135 pounds.

Event logistics

The fight is part of UFC Fight Night 273. As the co-headliner, the fighters are expected to enter the cage around 9:40 p.m. ET. The card streams live on Paramount+.

Records and recent form

Jourdain enters with a 17-8-1 professional mark and an 8-7-1 UFC ledger. He has beaten Victory Henry and Davey Grant and is chasing a third straight victory.

Phillips holds a 12-4 pro record and is 6-3 inside the UFC. He comes into this fight on a two-fight losing streak.

Styles and key factors

Charles Jourdain

Jourdain recently moved down to bantamweight. The change has coincided with improved performances.

He carries a reputation for guillotine-choke finishes. That submission has been an effective equalizer for him in the Octagon.

Kyler Phillips

Phillips trains at MMA Lab and has strong positional striking. He is also a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.

His game often relies on reactionary takedowns and pace control. Those tools could challenge Jourdain on the feet and mat.

Expert take and outcome

Filmogaz.com analyst Dan Tom favors Jourdain in this matchup. The analysis notes Jourdain’s recent form and guillotine threat as decisive factors.

Despite Phillips’ credentials, the projection leans toward Jourdain matching pace and edging late. The official prediction and pick calls for a close decision win for Jourdain.

Odds

Oddsmakers give Jourdain the edge. FanDuel lists Jourdain at -148 and Phillips at +120.

For UFC Winnipeg, the Jourdain vs. Phillips matchup will be a crucial co-main event. Expect a competitive bantamweight fight with potential for a gripping finish.