Mason Jones vs Axel Sola
Age
31|29
Height
5'10"|6'0"
Reach
74"|74"
Stance
Orthodox|Southpaw
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Mason Jones | Axel Sola | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking | |||
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 43.7% | 51.2% | — |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 6.3 | 4.5 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.9 | 4.5 | — |
| Strike Differential | 1.5/min | 0.0/min | ◄ |
| Grappling | |||
| Takedown Accuracy | 56.4% | 36.4% | ◄ |
| Takedown Defense | 77.8% | 66.7% | ◄ |
| Takedowns Landed/15min | 3.4 | 1.8 | ◄ |
| Submission Attempts/15min | 0.2 | 0.4 | — |
| Control Time/15min | 4:01 | 3:21 | — |
| Finishing Ability | |||
| KO/TKO % of Wins | 25.0% | 66.7% | — |
| Submission % of Wins | 0.0% | 33.3% | — |
| Decision % of Wins | 75.0% | 0.0% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 12:12 | 8:21 | — |
| Secondary Stats | |||
| Knockdowns/15min | 0.2 | 1.3 | — |
| Reversals/15min | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| Edges | 5 | 0 | 4 even |
Fight Dynamics
Career Striking Volume
Mason Jones
Axel Sola
League median
| Statistic | Mason Jones | Axel Sola | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fight Shape | |||
| Fight Completion Rate | 81.4% | 55.7% | — |
| Avg Fight Time | 12:12 | 8:21 | — |
| % Fights Inside the Distance | 25.0% | 75.0% | — |
| Strength of UFC Schedule | |||
| Opponent UFC Win % (all) | 53.7% | 53.8% | — |
| Opponent UFC Record (all) | 29-25 (53.7%) | 14-12 (53.8%) | — |
| Opponent Record (among wins) | 18-19 (48.6%) | 11-10 (52.4%) | — |
| Positional Profile | |||
| % Time at Distance (approx.) | 61.5% | 71.2% | — |
| % Time in Control | 26.8% | 22.4% | — |
| % Time Controlled | 11.8% | 6.4% | — |
| Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time | 69.5% | 77.8% | — |
| Distance Striking | |||
| Distance Sig. Landed / Min | 7.38 | 4.41 | ◀ |
| Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min | 6.76 | 4.79 | ▶ |
| Distance Striking Differential / Min | +0.62 | -0.38 | ◀ |
| Distance Strike Accuracy | 38.4% | 45.1% | ▶ |
| Distance Strike Defense | 50.2% | 64.9% | ▶ |
| Power & Pressure | |||
| KDs per 100 Power Strikes | 0.20 | 2.16 | ▶ |
| Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed | 0.74 | 0.00 | ▶ |
| TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min | 3.25 | 2.31 | — |
| TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min | 2.25 | 0.63 | — |
| Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace) | 0.89 | — | — |
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge.
Methodology →
Last 5 Fights (Averages)
| Statistic | Mason Jones | Axel Sola | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 42.8% | 51.2% | ► |
| Sig. Strikes Landed/min | 6.1 | 4.5 | ◄ |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min | 4.4 | 4.5 | — |
| Takedown Accuracy | 61.1% | 36.4% | ◄ |
| Takedown Defense | 76.9% | 66.7% | ◄ |
| Control Time/Fight | 2:31 | 1:52 | — |
| Edges | 3 | 1 | 2 even |
Last 3 Fights
Mason Jones
LOSS
vs. MarQuel Mederos
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues • Aug 2026Lightweight
Mason Jones77/15151%TD 1/1Ctrl 0:30
MarQuel Mederos73/10669%TD 0/4Ctrl 0:54KD 1
WIN
vs. Axel Sola
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy • Mar 2026Lightweight
Mason Jones110/23647%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:05
Axel Sola65/13548%TD 3/7Ctrl 2:19
WIN
vs. Bolaji Oki
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho • Sep 2025Lightweight
Mason Jones57/13642%TD 2/2Ctrl 3:41KD 1
Bolaji Oki38/9938%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:21KD 1
Axel Sola
WIN
vs. Fares Ziam
UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse • Sep 2026Lightweight
Axel Sola9/1369%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
Fares Ziam7/1354%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
WIN
vs. Ismael Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov • Jul 2026Lightweight
Axel Sola33/4475%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:03KD 1
Ismael Bonfim1/333%TD 1/3Ctrl 2:03
LOSS
vs. Mason Jones
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy • Mar 2026Lightweight
Axel Sola65/13548%TD 3/7Ctrl 2:19
Mason Jones110/23647%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:05
Common Opponents
No Common Opponents
Analysis Summary
Striking Volume: Mason Jones is the busier striker, landing 6.3 significant strikes per minute vs 4.5. Their opponent absorbs 4.5 strikes per minute on average — Mason Jones's output should find a target.
Grappling: Mason Jones shoots at 56% accuracy but Axel Sola stops 67% of attempts — the takedown path looks difficult. Axel Sola shoots at 36% accuracy against Mason Jones's 78% defense — Mason Jones should keep it standing.
Finish Threat: Axel Sola finishes 100% of wins (67% KO/TKO, 33% sub).
Fight Length: Mason Jones's fights average 12:12 vs 8:21 for Axel Sola. If this reaches the championship rounds, Mason Jones's conditioning history becomes a factor.