Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson Odds
Here's everything you need to know about Charles Jourdain vs. Sean Woodson at UFC 297 on Saturday, Jan. 20 – our expert UFC prediction and pick.
Canadian fighter Charles Jourdain meets a fellow surging 145-pounder when he clashes with Sean Woodson at UFC 297.
The prelim bout features Jourdain as a 2-1 favorite as he meets Woodson, who's been a bit inactive due to fight cancellations with just one appearance in 2023.
Here's a look at the Jourdain vs. Woodson odds and betting pick.
Tale of the Tape
| Jourdain | Woodson | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-6-1 | 10-1-1 |
| Avg. Fight Time | 12:19 | 12:00 |
| Height | 5'9" | 6'2" |
| Weight | 145.5 pounds | 145.5 pounds |
| Reach | 69 inches | 78 inches |
| Stance | Switch | Orthodox |
| Date of birth | 11/27/1995 | 6/7/1992 |
| Sig Strikes Per Min | 5.71 | 5.41 |
| SS Accuracy | 49% | 46% |
| SS Absorbed Per Min | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| SS Defense | 58% | 57% |
| Take Down Avg | 0.10 | 0.71 |
| TD Acc | 16% | 80% |
| TD Def | 47% | 83% |
| Submission Avg | 0.5 | 0.5 |
The relentlessly exciting Jourdain may get the biggest pop of any Canadian on Saturday's card.
The Montreal native will have to overcome significant discrepancies in height (five inches) and reach (nine inches) against the lanky Woodson.
Jourdain will look to crash the pocket and get inside of Woodson's range. While Woodson can jab you from across the octagon, he doesn't carry a lot of power – and won't have much to deter Jourdain from closing the distance and staying in his face.
That pressure should wear on Woodson's gas tank and eventually lead to dominant moments for Jourdain down the stretch of this fight if not an attritional finish.
Jourdain is also the superior grappler in this fight, and I expect him to threaten submissions if the pair hits the mat. He's also typically the one defending entries – and may feel more accessible in the striking to let punches and kicks loose without the threat of spending significant time on his back.
Aside from reach, Jourdain seemingly has Woodson covered in this fight. He may struggle to find his range early, but that could lead to a live opportunity at a better number.
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Jourdain vs. Woodson Pick
From a pre-fight perspective, I like Jourdain by submission (projected +515, listed +600).
I also like him to win in Round 3 (+1000) or a Same Game Parlay (SGP) with the Over 1.5 Rounds (+120) at DraftKings.
That's a better option than Jourdain in Round 3 or by Decision (+140) at the same book.
The Picks:
- SGP: Jourdain & Over 1.5 Rounds (+120, 0.25u) at DraftKings
- Charles Jourdain wins in Round 3 (+1000, 0.1u) at DraftKings
- Charles Jourdain Live after Round 1
