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"The Dragon"

Mason Jones

Lightweight Division

12-2-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Mason Jones

athlete record

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Learn more about Mason Jones' UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Abergavenny, Wales
Fighting style
MMA
Age
30
Height
70.00
Weight
155.50
Octagon Debut
Jan. 20, 2021
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
41.00
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Four wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, Kimura)
     
  • Four first-round finishes
     
  • Origin of nickname: “After the Welsh dragon.”

UFC on ESPN (5/3/25) Jones won a three round unanimous decision over Jeremy Stephens

UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) Jones lost a three round unanimous decision to Ludovit Klein

UFC on ESPN (10/23/21) Jones won a three round unanimous decision over David Onama

UFC on ESPN (6/5/21) Jones’ bout with Alan Patrick was ruled a no contest when Patrick couldn’t continue after an accidental eye poke

UFC on ESPN (1/20/21) Jones lost a three round unanimous decision to Mike Davis

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started at seven years of age. I was an angry child full of energy and was terrible at other sports. I only every wanted to fight, whether it be with toy swords, fists or toy guns. My father took me to my first gym at seven and I never looked back. I was training more than six days a week, sometimes more than once, at 10.

Training: 3-4 sessions - a morning striking session, followed by a strength & conditioning session, followed by a drilling session with an evening cardio session.

What ranks and titles have you held? Number 1 LW in Europe, number 5 WW in Europe, British National champion in judo, Welsh champion in judo, multiple BJJ regional & British championships, 3-0 as a professional boxer. Cage Warriors double champion - both lightweight world champion and welterweight world champion.

Do you have any heroes? Why have heroes when all you see is targets? If I had to have one, Sir Francis drake.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Top of the UFC is the goal I set for myself a long time ago; in my mind I’m already the best in the world, I’ve just got to prove it.

What was your job before you started fighting? I had six months where I worked as well as trained when I came out of school before I picked up sponsorship so I could survive and train full-time.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Three times when I was 18 on a local show, then when my pro debut got cancelled due to medical issues, I took a short notice unified amateur fight and won in the first round via submission.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ black belt, judo black belt, kickboxing black belt, ex-professional boxer & avid TKD & Muay Thai fighter.

Favorite grappling technique: uri nagi

Favorite Striking technique: Nothing better than an old school crisp jab