Louis Jourdain Record: 9-3-0

The climb to the Octagon

Jourdain's MMA resurgence gathered momentum across 2022 and 2023. He stopped Gabe Sagman via corner stoppage at Unified MMA 48, then halted Diego Silva by first-round doctor stoppage at Samourai MMA 6. The run continued in 2025 with a second-round TKO of the experienced Danilo Adreani (12-3) at Samourai MMA 14, a statement win over a seasoned opponent. That form earned him a coveted slot on Dana White's Contender Series in September 2025, the audition stage where prospects either earn a UFC contract or fade back to the regional ranks. Jourdain delivered when it counted most, submitting Magno Dias by third-round rear-naked choke to put himself firmly on the UFC's radar and cap a multi-year climb back from his earlier setbacks.

Fighting style

Jourdain is a finisher first, converting two-thirds of his career wins inside the distance with a roughly even split between knockouts and submissions – four of his nine victories have come by KO/TKO and two by submission, with the remaining three by decision. His boxing detour shows up in clean, heavy hands and disciplined combinations, while his BTT pedigree gives him a credible rear-naked choke and the scrambling ability to threaten finishes in transition. The honest knock on his record is durability against elite grappling: both of his submission losses came by rear-naked choke, a reminder that his neck defense in scrambles is the area opponents will continue to target.

Career highlights

• Contender Series breakthrough — submitted Magno Dias by third-round rear-naked choke in 2025 to earn his UFC opportunity.
• Dual-sport fighter — competed professionally in both MMA and boxing, returning to the cage with refined striking and a finisher's mentality.
• Quebec product — built a 9-3 record out of Brazilian Top Team Canada, finishing two-thirds of his wins inside the distance.