Mason Jones (fighter)

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Mason Jones
Born (1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 29)
Blaenavon, Wales
Other namesThe Dragon
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Fighting out ofBlaenavon, Wales
TeamCeltic Pride MMA
Pedro Bessa BJJ
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Black belt in Judo
Black belt in Kickboxing [1]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision5
Losses2
By decision2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mason Jones (born 26 April 1995) is a Welsh mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Mason Jones began martial arts at the age of 6, starting out with Kickboxing, before later incorporating Judo, Boxing, and Jiu-Jitsu. Mason Jones was a top 5 National Judoka and a pro boxer, who went 3-0 before making a moving into MMA. On his UFC profile, Jones says he is an avid Muay Thai and Taekwondo fighter. [2] [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

At the age of 16, Mason Jones made his amateur MMA debut in Grapple and Strike, taking many years off before he was set again to appear in an amateur bout at 21. This was due to a series of pull-outs forcing Mason into another Amateur fight. After a series of pullouts, David Adonis stepped up to fight Mason at Cage Warriors 83, with Mason winning via Kimura. [3]

After fighting David Adonis, Mason Jones made his pro debut. At Cage Warriors 87, Mason Jones fought Shaun Luther, where Mason was able to submit Luther with a rear-naked choke with just twelve seconds of the fight remaining. [3] [4]

Wales’ first Arena MMA show was Cage Warriors 97, with Mason Jones in the co-main event against Kacper Formela. Despite facing trouble early in the first, Mason was able to land his jab and started to take control of the bout, before landing a jumping knee in the latter stages of the first resulting in Mason was able to land a flurry of knees ending the bout. [5]

For the first time, Mason Jones headlined Cage Warriors 108 on 12 October 2019 in Cardiff against Finnish Standout Aleksi Mäntykivi. [6] Mason would control the fight, resulting in judge scores of 30-25, 30-25, 30-26. [7]

Mason was originally booked to fight former UFC fighter Danilo Belluardo at Cage Warriors 113, however, due to travel restrictions due to the pandemic, Belluardo was unable to leave Italy and with Joe McColgan’s opponent also not being able to come into the country, they were matched against each other for the vacant Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship. During the fight, Mason had the advantage on the feet, and a flurry of knees from the Welshman once again forcing a first round stoppage. [8] [9]

In September 2020, Jones faced Adam Proctor at Cage Warriors 116 for the vacant Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship. [10] With another first round stoppage win, Jones became only the second two-division champion in Cage Warriors history, second only to Conor McGregor. [11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Jones made his UFC debut against faced Mike Davis at UFC on ESPN: Magny vs. Chiesa on 20 January 2021. [12] He lost a close fight via unanimous decision. [13] He earned a Fight of the Night bonus for his performance. [14]

Jones faced Alan Patrick on 5 June 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. [15] In the second round, after being poked in the eye accidentally by Jones, Patrick was unable to continue and the bout was declared a No Contest. [16]

A rematch with Patrick was scheduled for 23 October 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori. [17] However, Patrick withdrew from bout and he was replaced by newcomer David Onama. [18] Jones won the fight via unanimous decision. [19]

Jones faced Ľudovít Klein, replacing Ignacio Bahamondes, on 23 July 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall. [20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

In September 2022, it was reported that Jones had fought out his contract and elected not to re-sign with the organization. [22]

Return to Cage Warriors

Returning to Cage Warriors, Jones faced Claudio Ribeiro on 29 July 2023 at Cage Warriors 158, winning the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round. [23]

Jones faced Yann Liasse on 14 October 2023 at Cage Warriors 161, defeating him via TKO stoppage in the second round. [24]

Jones faced Bryce Logan on 23 February 2024 at Cage Warriors 166, winning via TKO stoppage in the second round. [25]

Jones faced Michael Pagani on 25 July 2024 at Cage Warriors 175, defeating him via unanimous decision. [26]

Grappling career

Jones is scheduled to compete against Nathaniel Wood in a superfight at Polaris 27 on 23 March 2024. [27]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches15 wins2 losses
By knockout70
By submission30
By decision52
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win15–2 (1)Michael PaganiDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 17525 July 202435:00 Manchester, England
Win14–2 (1)Bryce LoganTKO (punches and knees)Cage Warriors 16623 February 202422:45 San Diego, California, United States
Win13–2 (1)Yann LiasseTKO (punches)Cage Warriors 16114 October 202324:24 Dublin, Ireland
Win12–2 (1)Alexandre RibeiroTKO (punches)Cage Warriors 15829 July 202313:23 Rome, Italy
Loss11–2 (1) Ľudovít Klein Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall 23 July 202235:00 London, England
Win11–1 (1)David OnamaDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori 23 October 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC10–1 (1) Alan Patrick NC (accidental eye poke) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai 5 June 202122:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAccidental eye poke rendered Patrick unable to continue.
Loss10–1 Mike Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny 20 January 202135:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesReturn to Lightweight. Fight of the Night.
Win10–0Adam ProctorTKO (punches)Cage Warriors 11626 September 202014:31 Manchester, EnglandWelterweight debut. Won the vacant Cage Warriors Welterweight Championship.
Win9–0Joe McColganTKO (knee and punches)Cage Warriors 11320 March 202014:14 Manchester, EnglandWon the vacant Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship.
Win8–0Aleksi MäntykiviDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 10812 October 201935:00 Cardiff, Wales
Win7–0Donovan DesmaeDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 10427 April 201935:00 Cardiff, Wales
Win6–0Kacper FormelaTKO (knees to the body)Cage Warriors 9729 September 201814:03 Cardiff, Wales
Win5–0Konmon DehDecision (unanimous)Cage Warriors 9521 July 201835:00 London, England
Win4–0Craig EdwardsSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Warriors Academy Wales 212 May 201833:23 Ebbw Vale, Wales
Win3–0Lawrence TraceyTKO (punches)Cage Warriors 913 March 201821:41 Newport, Wales
Win2–0Brett HassettSubmission (kimura)Adrenalin Fight Nights9 December 201711:45 Swansea, Wales
Win1–0Shaun LutherSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cage Warriors 8714 October 201734:48 Newport, Wales

[29]

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