"Jourdain went into the bout looking at it as an opportunity to break into the top 15, given Phillips had previously been ranked. 'The Matrix,' meanwhile, said this week that he wasn't focused on the numbers."
"Phillips applied pressure early, landing the first takedown of the fight. Jourdain threw up a triangle choke from the bottom, but to no avail."
"The temperature turned up in the back half of round two, with Phillips looking a bit spent after absorbing several shots to the body from Charles Jourdain."
"Likely even at 1-1 after two rounds, it was anyone's fight heading into the third."
The bantamweight fight between Charles Jourdain and Kyler Phillips at UFC Winnipeg was highly competitive. Jourdain aimed to break into the top 15 rankings, while Phillips focused on the fight itself. The match featured early pressure from Phillips, who landed the first takedown. Jourdain attempted a triangle choke but was unable to secure it. The second round saw Jourdain landing significant strikes, while Phillips struggled defensively. The fight was evenly poised heading into the final round, with both fighters showcasing their skills and determination throughout.
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