{"id":6816,"date":"2026-03-22T04:27:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T03:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/?p=6816"},"modified":"2026-03-22T19:32:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T18:32:15","slug":"axel-sola-records-first-professional-loss-in-london-ufc-epic-battle-against-mason-jones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/axel-sola-records-first-professional-loss-in-london-ufc-epic-battle-against-mason-jones\/","title":{"rendered":"Axel Sola Records First Professional Loss in London UFC: Epic Battle Against Mason Jones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2720\">In a night dominated by relentless power and intensity, French fighter Axel Sola faced formidable Welshman Mason Jones in his second UFC appearance. This was far more than a sporting contest; it was a war testing both the physical limits and mental resilience of Sola.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"3086\"><strong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2771\">Round 1: Explosive start and decisive counter<\/strong><br data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2774\" \/>Jones struck early, shaking Sola with powerful attacks. Yet, the Frenchman responded with a <strong data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2893\">stunning spinning punch<\/strong> that floored the Welsh fighter. Jones refused to yield, turning the round into a full-scale war, while Sola secured control with a <strong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3047\">strategic takedown<\/strong>, proving his composure under pressure.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-6816-1\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_nrtYvVeRWR-PctT5_1080p.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_nrtYvVeRWR-PctT5_1080p.mp4\">https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_nrtYvVeRWR-PctT5_1080p.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3385\"><strong data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3144\">Round 2: Bloody confrontation and unwavering courage<\/strong><br data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3147\" \/>Round two escalated into a brutal battle. Sola\u2019s face began to bleed under Jones\u2019 aggressive strikes. Despite the damage, the Frenchman maintained his stance, showing remarkable courage and determination in the face of relentless offense.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-6816-2\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_QtWZKseeQnFWWU4z_1080p.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_QtWZKseeQnFWWU4z_1080p.mp4\">https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_QtWZKseeQnFWWU4z_1080p.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3737\"><strong data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3427\">Round 3: The fall and final showdown<\/strong><br data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3430\" \/>Early in the third round, Sola was caught off-guard by a <strong data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3509\">powerful head kick<\/strong>, staggering him. He attempted to regain control through wrestling, but Jones refused to stay grounded, continuing the fight standing. The climax featured <strong data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3690\">knees against the cage<\/strong>, sealing the outcome in an extraordinary duel.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 696px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-6816-3\" width=\"696\" height=\"696\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_GjnB6uFc1sgCvVMJ_1080p.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_GjnB6uFc1sgCvVMJ_1080p.mp4\">https:\/\/mmamag.ma\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/X2Twitter.com_GjnB6uFc1sgCvVMJ_1080p.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"4020\"><strong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3772\">Conclusion: A valuable lesson<\/strong><br data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3775\" \/>Mason Jones emerged victorious via <strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3854\">unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)<\/strong>, handing Sola his first professional loss. Yet, the French fighter\u2019s resilience and potential were clear, offering a foundation for growth and future UFC challenges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a night dominated by relentless power and intensity, French fighter Axel Sola faced formidable Welshman Mason Jones in his second UFC appearance. This was far more than a sporting contest; it was a war testing both the physical limits and mental resilience of Sola. 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