Mason Jones delivered a dominant performance to claim a unanimous decision victory over Axel Sola at UFC London, securing a $100,000 fight of the night bonus and extending his win streak to seven fights. The Welshman's triumph marked a significant redemption following a difficult period that began with a loss to Ludovit Klein in July 2022, which Jones described as the start of 'the worst part of my life'. After a hiatus and four wins in Cage Warriors, Jones' return to the UFC octagon saw him overcome the previously unbeaten Frenchman, who Jones labeled 'a rangy, dangerous, southpaw, long, things that aren't fun to deal with'.

Jones' relentless pressure and a barrage of knee strikes proved too much for Sola, who lasted only five minutes before Jones' confidence surged, culminating in 61 successful strikes in the third round. The win, scored 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, not only secures his position but also strengthens his case for a top-15 ranking fight next, with Jones already naming Beneil Dariush as a target.