Andre Fili vs Charles Jourdain — Fight recap

Andre Fili secured a split-decision victory over Charles Jourdain in their featherweight bout on June 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 171. Fili controlled the wrestling exchanges, landing 5 of 6 takedown attempts for an 83% success rate while accumulating 1:46 of control time, though his striking efficiency lagged at 44 significant strikes from 171 total attempts (25%).

Jourdain countered with superior striking accuracy, connecting on 62 of 138 significant strikes (44%) and landing a knockdown, while his leg kicks were particularly active at 21 attempts. The bout reflected a classic grappler-versus-striker dynamic, with Fili dictating positioning on the canvas despite being outpaced in the standup exchanges.

Two judges favored Fili's wrestling-heavy approach, though the split decision indicated competitive rounds throughout the three rounds. The victory positioned Fili as a consistent contender in a competitive featherweight division.