Overview
- Jones defeated previously unbeaten Axel Sola by unanimous decision with scores of 30-27, 29-28 and 29-28 at The O2 in London.
- After a first-round knockdown from a spinning elbow, Jones rallied to open a deep cut on Sola and took over with sustained knees, kicks and punches.
- The bout was awarded Fight of the Night, with both fighters receiving $100,000 bonuses from the promotion.
- Promotion officials said Sola was transported for precautionary CT scans and later released; UFC CEO Dana White shared before-and-after images of Sola’s stitched cut.
- The result marked Sola’s first professional loss and moved Jones to 3-0 in his UFC return since 2025 as calls grow for a ranked lightweight matchup next.