As MMA fans eagerly await the upcoming fight in Edmonton featuring Charles Jourdain, a different kind of excitement is brewing outside the octagon: his impressive new back tattoo. The Canadian fighter is set to take on Victor Henry at UFC Edmonton, and while he focuses on getting back into the win column, his latest ink has garnered significant attention within the MMA community. Many believe this tattoo could be the best back piece in the history of the promotion.
What’s the tattoo, you might ask? It’s a striking design on his back showcasing Blackbeard. While it may evoke images of pirates, it also bears a striking resemblance to the character from Pirates of the Caribbean, albeit depicted as a seaman with an exposed skull. Sharing the new ink on his Instagram, Jourdain captioned it, “Piracy, she’s always had my back.” This tattoo is just one of many that hold deeper meaning for him.
In addition to the Blackbeard tattoo, Jourdain features a large Odin tattoo on his neck and a wolf tattoo on his chest, while his left arm is covered with inscriptions. He explained, “It’s Odin, the All Father. I want representations of warriors from different eras on my skin.” The pirate imagery is certainly a worthy addition to this theme.
The UFC is known for its array of striking back tattoos, with notable pieces from fighters like Tom Aspinall, Alexander Volkov, Sean Brady, and Cody Garbrandt. However, Jourdain’s latest tattoo may just take the crown for the most eye-catching design. While artistic opinions may differ, the unique nature of this tattoo has undoubtedly made waves in the MMA community.
Most fighters in the promotion boast impressive tattoos, including Conor McGregor’s gorilla chest piece and Tom Aspinall’s Japanese back tattoo. On the flip side, some fighters have drawn attention for less favorable tattoos, like Jamahal Hill’s thumbs-up design on his chest. One fan commented, “A UFC fighter with elite tattoos?! This is a rarity!”
When discussing his ink, Jourdain emphasized his desire to embody every warrior representation on his body, stating he knows how to invest wisely in tattoos. The MMA world boasts some of the best back tattoos in combat sports, and with Jourdain’s latest addition, there seems to be a friendly competition emerging among fighters. “It’s one of the hardest back pieces I’ve seen in a minute,” one fan remarked.
Jourdain has received much praise from fans who are impressed by his new back ink, with many suggesting he may have just won the “MMA fighter tattoo competition.” After seeing several subpar tattoos from fighters, fans feel Jourdain’s artwork is a refreshing change. “Finally, a UFC fighter with an entire piece that looks legit!” one fan noted.
However, not all feedback was focused solely on the tattoo. One fan suggested that while the ink is impressive, Jourdain should also work on enhancing his fighting skills, especially since he is on a two-fight losing streak: “He needed to pull up with a new skillset instead.”
As the match day approaches, Charles Jourdain is preparing to make a strong comeback in the octagon.
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