Career Averages - Mike Davis
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Mike Davis
Mason Jones
Mike Davis - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Ramirez | 0 | 51 of 111 | 45% | 57 of 118 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Mike Davis | 1 | 47 of 77 | 61% | 58 of 94 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 2 | 0 | 4:22 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitch Ramirez | 0 | 8 of 18 | 44% | 14 of 25 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 3 of 8 | 37% | 13 of 24 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 2 | 0 | 4:20 | |
| 2 | Mitch Ramirez | 0 | 43 of 93 | 46% | 43 of 93 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Mike Davis | 1 | 44 of 69 | 63% | 45 of 70 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Ramirez | 51 of 111 | 45% | 27 of 85 | 8 of 10 | 16 of 16 | 46 of 105 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Mike Davis | 47 of 77 | 61% | 29 of 53 | 15 of 20 | 3 of 4 | 44 of 74 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitch Ramirez | 8 of 18 | 44% | 4 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 4 | 6 of 16 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Mike Davis | 3 of 8 | 37% | 2 of 5 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Mitch Ramirez | 43 of 93 | 46% | 23 of 71 | 8 of 10 | 12 of 12 | 40 of 89 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 |
| Mike Davis | 44 of 69 | 63% | 27 of 48 | 15 of 19 | 2 of 2 | 41 of 66 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
Angelo dismisses Mike Davis's last performance as an anomaly due to paint fumes and injuries, and focuses on his overall body of work. He sees Davis as faster, more athletic, and well-rounded, expecting him to blow through Mitch Ramirez. He notes Ramirez is a decent grappler but has had tough matchups, and this should be another he can't win.
Big Brady is hesitant despite Mike Davis being a massive favorite. He expresses concern about Davis's many excuses after his last fight and his tendency to pull guard early. However, he acknowledges Davis is much better everywhere than Mitch Ramirez. He picks Davis to win by dominant decision but says he will avoid betting on this fight.
The host believes Davis will remind everyone of his quality after a recent fumble against Ferris ZM. He expects Davis to put together a solid body of work and finish Ramirez in the second round. Davis is a prohibitive favorite at -900, reflecting strong confidence.
The MMA Guru confidently picks Mike Davis, calling it a 'no-brainer' given Davis is a -1000 favorite. He notes Mitch Ramirez starts strong but visibly slows down as lactic acid builds, citing his losses to Carlos Prates and Thiago Moises. He expects Davis to survive early exchanges and take over as the fight progresses, though he sees no betting value at the current odds.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farès Ziam | 0 | 35 of 56 | 62% | 58 of 83 | 4 of 7 | 57% | 0 | 2 | 7:11 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 20 of 35 | 57% | 30 of 49 | 1 of 8 | 12% | 1 | 3 | 3:59 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farès Ziam | 0 | 16 of 24 | 66% | 20 of 29 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:23 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 8 of 15 | 53% | 10 of 18 | 1 of 5 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 1:34 | |
| 2 | Farès Ziam | 0 | 10 of 18 | 55% | 23 of 33 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 2 | 2:31 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 6 of 8 | 75% | 8 of 10 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 1 | 2 | 1:38 | |
| 3 | Farès Ziam | 0 | 9 of 14 | 64% | 15 of 21 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 3:17 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 6 of 12 | 50% | 12 of 21 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:47 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farès Ziam | 35 of 56 | 62% | 29 of 50 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 20 of 33 | 5 of 6 | 10 of 17 |
| Mike Davis | 20 of 35 | 57% | 13 of 26 | 5 of 6 | 2 of 3 | 13 of 24 | 2 of 2 | 5 of 9 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farès Ziam | 16 of 24 | 66% | 12 of 20 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 14 of 21 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Mike Davis | 8 of 15 | 53% | 3 of 8 | 4 of 5 | 1 of 2 | 6 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | |
| 2 | Farès Ziam | 10 of 18 | 55% | 8 of 16 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 3 | 7 of 13 |
| Mike Davis | 6 of 8 | 75% | 5 of 7 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 6 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Farès Ziam | 9 of 14 | 64% | 9 of 14 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 |
| Mike Davis | 6 of 12 | 50% | 5 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 7 |
Play-by-Play
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Lightweights are first up on the main card, where Davis (11-2, 4-1 UFC) tackles Ziam (16-4, 6-2 UFC) in an under-the-radar 155-pound appetizer. Tognoni serves as the third man in the cage. They touch gloves and get started. Davis follows a leg kick to the body with a left hook to the body, then shoots on a takedown and pulls guard. He scrambles to his feet and backs Ziam to the fence. They separate. Ziam fires a two-piece combo and again pulls guard. He stands behind an upkick. Ziam backs him to the cage with punches and scores with knees to the body. Jab to the head and another to the body from Ziam. The Frenchman rips a left hook to the body and a right hand over the top. Davis looks out of sorts. Ziam sticks him with a left uppercut, resets and then slams home jab. Davis shoots on a takedown but goes nowhere. He resets, scrambles behind Ziam and slams him to the mat. Davis climbs to full mount with 50 seconds to go. Ziam reclaims half guard. Davis feeds him an elbow and a knee to the body, then another. Strong close for Davis.
Sherdog Scores
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Round 2
They greet each other in the center. Jabs from Ziam. Davis plows forward behind a burst of power punches and connects with a left hook. Ziam clinches to protect himself, and they jockey for position along the fence. Ziam lands a knee with Davis crouched and opens a cut. Ziam scoops up the American and dumps him to the floor in the center of the cage. Blood streaming from the wound. Davis threatens with a heel hook, then positions himself for a calf slicer and uses it to take top position. He scrambles into a bid for an arm-triangle but loses position. Ziam scores with standing-to-ground punches. He flirts with an anaconda choke after sprawling on a takedown attempt, then frames an arm-triangle. Too much blood, and Davis slips free. Ziam closes on top with punches and elbows.
Sherdog Scores
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam
Round 3
Back at it. Davis crashes forward with a right hand over the top. Ziam circles off the fence and shoots on the hips. He eventually dumps Davis to the mat. Ziam works in full guard. He stands, hovers above Davis and moves to north-south, firing punches to the body. Ziam stands again and scores with punches and an elbow. Davis gets to his knees. Ziam threatens with an anaconda choke, then settles in half guard. Davis looks spent—and understandably so. Davis gets back to his feet and presses the Frenchman into the cage. They separate. Two punch volley from Ziam, followed by an elbow over the top. He shoots on the hips and dumps Davis to the canvas yet again. Davis goes for a leg lock, but Ziam slips free. Davis gets to top position, in full guard, and opens a serious cut above Ziam’s left eye with a vicious elbow strike. Dark red blood pours from the wound as the horn sounds.
Sherdog Scores
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)
Scottie Smith scores the round: 10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Ziam (30-27 Ziam)
The Official Result
Fares Ziam def. Mike Davis—Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo picks Mike Davis, citing his speed, power, athleticism, and well-rounded skills. He notes that Farès Ziam has improved but Davis is a more dangerous striker with better wrestling. He expresses concern about Davis's long layoff due to a bicep injury and his age (32), but still believes Davis wins. He includes Davis in a parlay with Shamil Gaziev.
Big Brady is a fan of Mike Davis but notes his inactivity and injury issues. He thinks Davis has a clear path to victory via wrestling and BJJ, as Farès Ziam has been taken down easily in the past, including seven times by Claudio Puelles. Brady predicts Davis will submit Ziam in the second round, citing Davis's black belt and Ziam's submission losses.
Connor picks Ziam, believing his recent performance against Matt Frevola showed significant improvement. He notes that Ziam displayed excellent striking combinations, body work, and clinch transitions, and that he now looks like a complete fighter. Connor thinks Mike Davis, while powerful, makes poor decisions under pressure and relies on wrestling as a crutch, which Ziam can exploit.
James picks Ziam to win, but is not confident due to Davis's grappling upside. He notes Ziam has improved recently while Davis may have declined. He thinks Ziam can defend takedowns and win on the feet, possibly by knockout. However, he acknowledges Davis's athleticism and wrestling could be a problem, as seen in Ziam's loss to McKinney. He is undecided on betting.
Davis is far superior to Ziam, with a tremendous grappling advantage that will lead to a submission. Despite Ziam's recent improvements, Davis has the striking to be competitive and will eventually get the submission. The line around -140 to -150 is surprising value.
The MMA Guru picks Mike Davis despite initially leaning toward Ziam. He notes Davis has good entries on takedowns and wicked stand-up, but worries about Ziam's improvements and the takedowns he gave up to Claudio Puelles. He trusts Davis's inactivity means he shows up at 100% and believes Davis is the better fighter overall.
Zane picks Ziam, agreeing that his last fight showed a new level of maturity and consistency. He notes that Davis has stagnated and often makes desperate moves when uncomfortable, while Ziam now has the tools to capitalize. Zane acknowledges the risk that Ziam's performance could be a one-off, but believes the improvement is real and that Ziam's well-rounded game will be too much for Davis.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 0 | 8 of 9 | 88% | 18 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:34 |
| Natan Levy | 1 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 10 of 15 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 5:11 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 0 | 5 of 5 | 100% | 15 of 16 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:34 |
| Natan Levy | 1 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:46 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 0 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Natan Levy | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 6 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 1 | 0 | 1:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 8 of 9 | 88% | 2 of 3 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Natan Levy | 3 of 7 | 42% | 3 of 6 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 5 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 5 of 5 | 100% | 1 of 1 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Natan Levy | 2 of 4 | 50% | 2 of 3 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 3 of 4 | 75% | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Natan Levy | 1 of 3 | 33% | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
Angelo is surprised Davis is a 3-to-1 favorite but agrees with the logic. Davis is a fast, athletic striker with real power and excellent wrestling, as shown in his last fight with 14 takedowns over three fights. He thinks Davis can implement the same game plan as Hafa Garcia did against Levy: wrestle and avoid BJJ. He hopes the line tightens to 2-to-1 or 1.5-to-1 before he bets.
Big Brady picks Mike Davis to win by third-round knockout. He believes Davis is better everywhere and should dominate if he shows up healthy. He acknowledges inactivity concerns but thinks Davis' skill advantage will lead to a finish.
Cody is confident in Mike Davis, highlighting his well-rounded skills, nasty leg kicks, and wrestling. He notes Levy relies on wrestling but Davis is the better wrestler and will stuff takedowns. He predicts Davis will out-strike Levy, shatter his lead leg, and win decisively, likely by decision.
Lucrative James leans toward Mike Davis, citing his superior wrestling and striking. He notes that Levy couldn't finish Dano Valdez and that Davis has fought tough competition. However, he expresses concern about Davis's inactivity and potential lack of focus due to streaming, which could lead to an upset. Overall, he sees Davis as the much better fighter.
The host considers Davis the overall better fighter in both striking and grappling, which is what Levy normally relies on. He expects the fight to be slightly competitive early but Davis will pull away late and eventually find a finishing opportunity in the final round, specifically circling the submission prop.
Paul agrees, noting Davis has skills everywhere but has been inactive. He sees Levy as a reasonable matchup and expects Davis to win however he wants, likely by decision. He mentions Davis by decision at +120 as a prop.
The Guru picks Mike Davis by TKO in round one. He praises Davis's striking and grappling, noting his win over Mason Jones has aged well. He criticizes Levy's performances, calling his win over Jairo Valdez unimpressive and his loss to Hakeem Dawodu. He believes Davis is another level on the feet and will be too quick, catching Levy on the jaw.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 0 | 65 of 133 | 48% | 101 of 174 | 9 of 11 | 81% | 1 | 0 | 8:02 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 0 | 63 of 118 | 53% | 84 of 139 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:14 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 0 | 37 of 61 | 60% | 59 of 87 | 4 of 6 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 2:52 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 0 | 21 of 34 | 61% | 22 of 35 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 1 | 0:14 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 0 | 20 of 46 | 43% | 22 of 49 | 3 of 3 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:17 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 0 | 26 of 60 | 43% | 29 of 63 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 0 | 8 of 26 | 30% | 20 of 38 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 2:53 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 0 | 16 of 24 | 66% | 33 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 65 of 133 | 48% | 53 of 118 | 5 of 7 | 7 of 8 | 27 of 75 | 1 of 1 | 37 of 57 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 63 of 118 | 53% | 29 of 81 | 10 of 13 | 24 of 24 | 62 of 115 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 3 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 37 of 61 | 60% | 34 of 57 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 20 | 1 of 1 | 27 of 40 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 21 of 34 | 61% | 8 of 20 | 2 of 3 | 11 of 11 | 20 of 32 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 20 of 46 | 43% | 16 of 41 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 12 of 31 | 0 of 0 | 8 of 15 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 26 of 60 | 43% | 11 of 43 | 5 of 7 | 10 of 10 | 26 of 59 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 1 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 8 of 26 | 30% | 3 of 20 | 2 of 2 | 3 of 4 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 |
| Viacheslav Borshchev | 16 of 24 | 66% | 10 of 18 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 16 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Cody picks Mike Davis to win, highlighting Davis's talent and the praise from training partners. He notes Davis has been inactive but is still young and improving. He expects Davis to counter Borshchev's hooks and low kicks with his jab and straight right, and to mix in takedowns to secure rounds. He is confident Davis gets the job done despite the layoff.
Paul picks Mike Davis by decision, citing Davis's superior wrestling and ability to mix in takedowns. He notes that Borshchev gives up takedowns frequently and Davis has underrated wrestling. He expects Davis to use his jab and hand speed to outpoint Borshchev on the feet if he chooses, but believes mixing in wrestling will solidify rounds. He mentions the 2.5 takedown prop on PrizePicks.
The MMA Guru picks Mike Davis, emphasizing his multiple paths to victory. He notes that Davis is a smart fighter who can implement wrestling and grappling, similar to Mark D. Casey's game plan against Borshchev. He warns Davis not to get into a pure striking affair, as Borshchev is a world-class kickboxer. He expects Davis to mix takedowns with striking and win a decision, citing Davis's layoff and Borshchev's short notice as factors.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 0 | 108 of 207 | 52% | 111 of 210 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:50 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 117 of 313 | 37% | 132 of 329 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 0 | 31 of 58 | 53% | 31 of 58 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 29 of 69 | 42% | 38 of 78 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:04 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 0 | 40 of 77 | 51% | 40 of 77 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 48 of 125 | 38% | 52 of 129 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:26 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 0 | 37 of 72 | 51% | 40 of 75 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 40 of 119 | 33% | 42 of 122 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 108 of 207 | 52% | 54 of 131 | 42 of 61 | 12 of 15 | 97 of 189 | 8 of 14 | 3 of 4 |
| Mason Jones | 117 of 313 | 37% | 83 of 265 | 18 of 31 | 16 of 17 | 104 of 285 | 11 of 21 | 2 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 31 of 58 | 53% | 16 of 37 | 11 of 15 | 4 of 6 | 27 of 50 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Mason Jones | 29 of 69 | 42% | 17 of 53 | 3 of 7 | 9 of 9 | 24 of 63 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 40 of 77 | 51% | 22 of 50 | 14 of 22 | 4 of 5 | 37 of 74 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 48 of 125 | 38% | 39 of 112 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 6 | 44 of 114 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 7 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 37 of 72 | 51% | 16 of 44 | 17 of 24 | 4 of 4 | 33 of 65 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 40 of 119 | 33% | 27 of 100 | 11 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 36 of 108 | 4 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady calls this a very close fight and says the line should be closer. He likes both fighters but gives a slight edge to Mike Davis due to better competition. He notes Davis's boxing is very good and he is powerful, while Mason Jones is a black belt in BJJ and a good finisher. He predicts a decision win for Davis, but says Mason Jones at +150 is a value play and he doesn't hate anyone taking a shot on him.
The host believes Mike Davis's speed, crisp striking, and wrestling background will be too much for Mason Jones, who is stepping up from Cage Warriors. He notes Davis's hand speed and kicks as key advantages, and expects a finish in the second round via KO. He is confident Davis is on a higher level than Jones's previous competition.
The MMA Guru picks Mason Jones as an underdog, believing the odds should be even. He argues Jones has faced better competition, including a first-round TKO of previously undefeated Adam Proctor, and has more pro experience (10-0 vs 8-2). He expects a slugfest where Jones' power, which knocked out welterweights, will be too much for Davis, leading to a first-round TKO. He calls the underdog odds a 'steal'.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 2 | 139 of 222 | 62% | 141 of 224 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:56 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 88 of 242 | 36% | 89 of 243 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 0 | 67 of 109 | 61% | 68 of 110 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:31 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 36 of 111 | 32% | 37 of 112 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 0 | 39 of 64 | 60% | 40 of 65 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:40 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 24 of 73 | 32% | 24 of 73 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 2 | 33 of 49 | 67% | 33 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:45 |
| Thomas Gifford | 0 | 28 of 58 | 48% | 28 of 58 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 139 of 222 | 62% | 96 of 166 | 32 of 40 | 11 of 16 | 98 of 173 | 17 of 18 | 24 of 31 |
| Thomas Gifford | 88 of 242 | 36% | 45 of 189 | 18 of 23 | 25 of 30 | 80 of 229 | 8 of 11 | 0 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 67 of 109 | 61% | 46 of 81 | 18 of 22 | 3 of 6 | 41 of 75 | 14 of 15 | 12 of 19 |
| Thomas Gifford | 36 of 111 | 32% | 22 of 93 | 8 of 10 | 6 of 8 | 32 of 105 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 1 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 39 of 64 | 60% | 31 of 51 | 6 of 10 | 2 of 3 | 29 of 54 | 3 of 3 | 7 of 7 |
| Thomas Gifford | 24 of 73 | 32% | 9 of 55 | 4 of 5 | 11 of 13 | 24 of 73 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 33 of 49 | 67% | 19 of 34 | 8 of 8 | 6 of 7 | 28 of 44 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 5 |
| Thomas Gifford | 28 of 58 | 48% | 14 of 41 | 6 of 8 | 8 of 9 | 24 of 51 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 1 |
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Burns | 0 | 49 of 87 | 56% | 81 of 122 | 3 of 6 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 5:26 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 13 of 44 | 29% | 17 of 49 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert Burns | 0 | 31 of 61 | 50% | 40 of 72 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:32 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 12 of 41 | 29% | 12 of 41 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 2 | Gilbert Burns | 0 | 18 of 26 | 69% | 41 of 50 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 1 | 0 | 3:54 |
| Mike Davis | 0 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 5 of 8 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Burns | 49 of 87 | 56% | 36 of 71 | 4 of 6 | 9 of 10 | 28 of 62 | 4 of 5 | 17 of 20 |
| Mike Davis | 13 of 44 | 29% | 5 of 29 | 6 of 13 | 2 of 2 | 11 of 42 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilbert Burns | 31 of 61 | 50% | 20 of 47 | 4 of 6 | 7 of 8 | 24 of 53 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 3 |
| Mike Davis | 12 of 41 | 29% | 5 of 28 | 6 of 12 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 39 | 2 of 2 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Gilbert Burns | 18 of 26 | 69% | 16 of 24 | 0 of 0 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 17 |
| Mike Davis | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 of 1 | 0 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogRound 1
It’s time for a lightweight bout between Mike Davis and Gilbert Burns. The referee is Keith Peterson. They touch gloves and the fight begins. Burns with a kick to the body right away and he follows it up with a low kick. Davis lands a straight right of his own. Burns with a left hook. He changes levels for a double leg but Davis stuffs it and lands a knee to the body on the break. Burns with another kick to the body. He shoots for another double leg and this time completes it. Burns is now looking to take the back of Davis. He has one hook in and is looking to open up Davis with punches to take control of his back. Davis is able to defend the choke attempt and get back to his feet. Davis lands a straight right that rocks Burns but Burns recovers quickly and lands a straight right of his own. Low kick by Burns. Left hook by Burns and then a body kick by Burns. Davis moves forward and lands a straight right. Burns returns with an uppercut. Low kick by Burns. Davis with a left hook and straight right behind it. Left hook by Burns. Davis moves forward but Burns changes levels and completes a double leg takedown. He finishes the round on top of Davis in side control.
Sherdog Scores
Adam Martin scores the round: 10-9 Burns
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Burns
Cole Shelton scores the round: 10-9 Burns
Round 2
Round two begins. Burns immediately changes levels for a double leg takedown and completes it. He quickly takes the back of Davis and has both hooks in. Burns is using his punches to try and open Davis up. Burns lands some hard elbows that makes Davis roll over. Now Burns is searching for the rear-naked choke. Davis defends it and rolls over but Burns remains strong on top in half guard. Burns once again changes positions and is looking to take the back. He has the hooks in now and is looking to put his arms around the neck of Davis. Burns continues to land punches on Davis even without getting the choke.
Hard elbow by Burns lands. That opens Davis up for the choke. Burns puts his arms around the neck of Davis, squeezes, and Davis is forced to tap out. Another great submission win for Burns
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The Official Result
Gilbert Burns def. Mike Davis via Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) R2, 4:15
Mason Jones - Fight History
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | 0 | 110 of 236 | 46% | 123 of 251 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Axel Sola | 0 | 65 of 135 | 48% | 68 of 141 | 3 of 7 | 42% | 0 | 0 | 2:19 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Jones | 0 | 18 of 46 | 39% | 27 of 55 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Axel Sola | 0 | 15 of 32 | 46% | 18 of 38 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 1:45 | |
| 2 | Mason Jones | 0 | 34 of 73 | 46% | 35 of 76 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Axel Sola | 0 | 22 of 51 | 43% | 22 of 51 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:23 | |
| 3 | Mason Jones | 0 | 58 of 117 | 49% | 61 of 120 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:05 |
| Axel Sola | 0 | 28 of 52 | 53% | 28 of 52 | 1 of 3 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | 110 of 236 | 46% | 76 of 193 | 29 of 37 | 5 of 6 | 83 of 193 | 26 of 42 | 1 of 1 |
| Axel Sola | 65 of 135 | 48% | 49 of 116 | 16 of 19 | 0 of 0 | 61 of 125 | 4 of 10 | 0 of 0 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Jones | 18 of 46 | 39% | 12 of 39 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 2 | 16 of 40 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 |
| Axel Sola | 15 of 32 | 46% | 13 of 28 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 14 of 28 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Mason Jones | 34 of 73 | 46% | 26 of 62 | 5 of 8 | 3 of 3 | 30 of 68 | 4 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
| Axel Sola | 22 of 51 | 43% | 14 of 42 | 8 of 9 | 0 of 0 | 22 of 50 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Mason Jones | 58 of 117 | 49% | 38 of 92 | 20 of 24 | 0 of 1 | 37 of 85 | 20 of 31 | 1 of 1 |
| Axel Sola | 28 of 52 | 53% | 22 of 46 | 6 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 25 of 47 | 3 of 5 | 0 of 0 |
Angelo picks Mason Jones because of his superior wrestling and aggression. He notes Axel Sola is the cleaner striker but Mason is an absolute dog with far better takedowns. He already bet half a unit on Mason at -125 and expects the line to move further.
Big Brady picks Mason Jones but is not confident due to Jones's awful fight IQ. He notes that Jones has all the tools (BJJ black belt, judo black belt, good striking) but often refuses to grapple when he has an advantage. He thinks Jones should use his grappling against Axel Sola, who has decent power but poor cardio and can be taken down. He predicts a decision win for Jones, but warns that Jones is hittable and could get rocked.
Cody picks Jones, citing his well-rounded game and Sola's tendency to fade. He sees Jones winning a competitive decision.
Connor picks Mason Jones as well, emphasizing that Jones is a full-tilt swarming fighter who can afford to be reckless because his aggression leads into his wrestling. He notes that Sola struggled with McKee's size but that Jones is tougher and more physically resilient. Connor expects an absolute war and a beating if Jones wins.
Daniel picks Mason Jones, believing his relentless pressure and ability to break opponents will overcome Sola's early striking success. He thinks Sola's karate style will falter as Jones walks him down and takes over in later rounds. He acknowledges Sola's power but trusts Jones's durability and cardio.
Daniel Vreeland picks Mason Jones to win by breaking Axel Sola in the latter part of the fight. He believes Jones' pressure and pace will overwhelm Sola, who fades after the first few minutes. He expects Jones to take Sola's best shots and then take over.
Jones is consistent, has home advantage, and his relentless pace will wear down Sola. Sola is more technical but fades as the fight goes on. Jones should win by decision or late stoppage. The only risk is a flash KO, but Jones is durable.
James picks Mason Jones but is not confident, as he admits he may have underrated Axel Sola. He thinks Jones' UFC experience and will to win will carry him, but Sola's fight IQ and size are concerns. He predicts a decision win for Jones.
The host picks Axel Sola by decision but is hesitant. He believes Sola's athleticism, reach, and clean striking will expose Jones's lack of speed and durability. He expects Sola to keep the fight standing and outpoint Jones. However, he admits being a Mason Jones fan and acknowledges Jones's toughness.
Paul thinks Jones' wrestling, cardio, and durability will outlast Sola, who has been exposed in the past. He expects Jones to win a decision or late stoppage.
The MMA Guru picks Mason Jones to win by finish in the second or third round. He notes Jones is more well-rounded, physical, and durable, with a judo background and good grappling. He expects Jones to use his durability and cardio advantage, and find a TKO up against the cage with knees and elbows as the fight slows down.
Zane leans toward Mason Jones because Jones has a simpler, more natural style that he sticks to, while Sola has more potential but is less complete. Zane notes that Sola gave up takedowns under pressure in pre-UFC bouts, and Jones's wrestling and aggression could exploit that. He acknowledges Sola's crafty striking and adjustments against McKee but trusts Jones's bruiser mode.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolaji Oki | 1 | 38 of 99 | 38% | 40 of 101 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Mason Jones | 1 | 57 of 136 | 41% | 67 of 147 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 3:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolaji Oki | 1 | 29 of 73 | 39% | 31 of 75 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
| Mason Jones | 1 | 20 of 57 | 35% | 25 of 62 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 1 | 0 | 2:16 | |
| 2 | Bolaji Oki | 0 | 9 of 26 | 34% | 9 of 26 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 37 of 79 | 46% | 42 of 85 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:25 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolaji Oki | 38 of 99 | 38% | 26 of 76 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 4 | 34 of 85 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 14 |
| Mason Jones | 57 of 136 | 41% | 52 of 128 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 5 | 23 of 84 | 2 of 3 | 32 of 49 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolaji Oki | 29 of 73 | 39% | 21 of 61 | 6 of 10 | 2 of 2 | 25 of 59 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 14 |
| Mason Jones | 20 of 57 | 35% | 17 of 51 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 4 | 12 of 44 | 2 of 3 | 6 of 10 | |
| 2 | Bolaji Oki | 9 of 26 | 34% | 5 of 15 | 2 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 9 of 26 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 37 of 79 | 46% | 35 of 77 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 40 | 0 of 0 | 26 of 39 |
Angelo slightly leans towards Mason Jones, citing his superior wrestling and ability to frustrate Oki with a busy jab. He notes that Oki struggles when backing up and that Jones' offensive takedowns are better. He calls it a competitive fight but thinks Jones' wrestling gives him the edge.
Big Brady picks Bolaji Oki in a close fight, citing Oki's high volume and power. He questions Mason Jones' fight IQ, noting he didn't grapple when he should have. He expects the fight to stay standing and go to a split decision, with Oki landing the bigger shots.
Connor also picks Jones, agreeing that Oki is undercooked and that Jones's fully formed game can handle a variety of opponents. He notes that Oki's technique falls apart when the fight gets out of control, and Jones will exploit that. He sees Jones as a much more reliable fighter at this level.
The host acknowledges the fight is a potential fight of the night contender and notes the odds are shifting towards Oki. However, he picks Jones due to his experience and ability to mix up the game better. He expects Jones to land more damage, outgrapple Oki, and win on the scorecards as the fight goes into deeper waters.
The Guru picks Mason Jones, acknowledging Oki's speed and power but noting Jones' granite chin and grinding style. He believes Jones' grappling and cardio will wear Oki down as the fight progresses. He predicts a 29-28 decision, with Jones losing the first round but taking over in the second and third.
Zane picks Mason Jones because he is a known quantity with a durable, aggressive style that will test Oki's inexperience. He notes that Oki has physical talent but poor footwork and decision-making, and that Jones will turn the fight into a brawl where Oki is uncomfortable. He believes Jones's wrestling and durability will be key.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Stephens | 0 | 42 of 108 | 38% | 54 of 126 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 81 of 231 | 35% | 104 of 261 | 8 of 12 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 6:03 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Stephens | 0 | 21 of 47 | 44% | 24 of 53 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 39 of 103 | 37% | 41 of 108 | 2 of 2 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 | |
| 2 | Jeremy Stephens | 0 | 19 of 55 | 34% | 24 of 63 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 37 of 115 | 32% | 43 of 123 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 0:45 | |
| 3 | Jeremy Stephens | 0 | 2 of 6 | 33% | 6 of 10 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 5 of 13 | 38% | 20 of 30 | 5 of 8 | 62% | 0 | 0 | 4:35 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Stephens | 42 of 108 | 38% | 19 of 79 | 7 of 11 | 16 of 18 | 41 of 105 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 81 of 231 | 35% | 50 of 188 | 19 of 28 | 12 of 15 | 74 of 220 | 5 of 7 | 2 of 4 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremy Stephens | 21 of 47 | 44% | 6 of 28 | 3 of 6 | 12 of 13 | 20 of 45 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 39 of 103 | 37% | 22 of 80 | 9 of 13 | 8 of 10 | 36 of 100 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Jeremy Stephens | 19 of 55 | 34% | 12 of 47 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 3 | 19 of 54 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 37 of 115 | 32% | 25 of 98 | 9 of 13 | 3 of 4 | 35 of 112 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Jeremy Stephens | 2 of 6 | 33% | 1 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 5 of 13 | 38% | 3 of 10 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 1 | 3 of 8 | 0 of 1 | 2 of 4 |
Play-by-Play
View on SherdogBETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Jones (-600), Stephens (+440)
Round 1
Stephens enters to massive pop from his hometown crowd, and hopes to give them something to keep cheering about against fellow returnee Jones. Mike Beltran draws his first referee assignment of the evening, and the lightweights go to work in matchin orthodox stances. Stephens is throwing hooks with mean intentions right away, but he scores first with a hard leg kick. Jones is composed, however, moving laterally and tagging “Lil Heathen” with a variety of fast kicks from both sides. Jones goes upstairs and a head kick glances off Stephens’ guard. Jones connects with a body kick, then a spinning back kick to the head. None of them have landed with a ton of impact, but the speed and accuracy are there. Stephens catches Jones with a hard right hand, which leaves a visible swelling under the Welshman’s eye. They clinch, and Stephens fires off a couple of murderous-looking uppercuts that have Jones backing away hastily. Jones steps back in and lands an uppercut of his own. Stephens wades forward, and his punches look to have slowed just a bit. Jones takes Stephens’ back standing, hoists him with a rear waistlock and deposits him on the canvas. Stephens scrambles back up, but Jones elevates him for an easy mat return. Jones stays on Stephens’ back this time, and with under 30 seconds to go he tries a rear-naked choke. It’s wrapped up but not under the chin, and time expires.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Round 2
Jones and Stephens meet in the center of the cage and flurry with punches. Stephens lands a good one and the crowd erupts. Jones fires back and they clinch. Stephens lands a nice uppercut in close. Jones tags Stephens with a glancing head kick and just slips a right hook coming back his way. Stephens throws another right, and Jones has just barely escaped disaster from that punch several times already in this fight. Jones lands a flying knee, followed by a level elbow, and Stephens is bleeding from the hairline. Stephens throws a salvo of punches, several of which connect, and Jones loses his mouthguard. Jones is bleeding from the face as well. The crowd is deafening as the two men swing away in phone-booth range. Jones lands a spinning back kick to the head, and Stephens steps in to land a clean counter punch. Stephens throws a straight to the body that hurts Jones and has him backing off. Stephens surges forward and takes Jones’ back standing. Jones spins to face his opponent and hauls Stephens to his knees, lands briefly in mount, then jumps on his back as he turns away. Short time left in the round once again, and once again the horn sounds with Jones in back control.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones
Round 3
The Des Moines crowd roars as Stephens and Jones come out for the final frame, and they pop further when Stephens lands a nice right hand in the opening exchange. Jones staves off further punishment—and quiets the arena—by changing levels for an easy takedown against the cage. Jones lands in Stephens’ guard, but Stephens gets back to his feet. Jones drags Stephens back down, spins through north-south, and grabs Stephens’ left arm with a two-on-one, looking to isolate the limb for an armbar. Stephens locks his hands and defends, with Jones kneeling over his head and trying to wrench the arm out. Jones gives up on the armbar and moves to Stephens’ back. Stephens explodes to his feet and Jones drags him back down, to scattered boos from the crowd. Jones laces the legs of the seated Iowan at the base of the fence, and is close to landing in full mount. Stephens gets back to this feet yet again, and Jones yet again responds by "dragon" his man back to the ground. Under a minute left to go and Jones gets back control, then takes mount as Stephens spins around. The final horn sounds with Jones in full mount near the cage and the Des Moines crowd sounding off in discontent.
Sherdog Scores
Ben Duffy scores the round: 10-9 Jones (30-27 Jones)
Brian Knapp scores the round: 10-9 Jones (30-27 Jones)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Jones (30-27 Jones)
The Official Result
Mason Jones def. Jeremy Stephens via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Angelo expects Mason Jones to pick apart Jeremy Stephens with superior boxing and takedowns. He notes that Stephens is exciting but slower and will likely be taken down multiple times. He does not predict a finish but believes Jones will win a clear decision.
Big Brady is very confident in Mason Jones, calling it a mismatch. He highlights Jones's well-rounded skills: BJJ black belt, great striking, volume, power, and toughness. Stephens hasn't fought in MMA since 2022, is 38, and looked bad recently. Brady expects Jones to take Stephens down and finish him quickly, predicting a first-round submission. He notes that if Jones stands and bangs, it gives Stephens a puncher's chance, but still favors Jones.
Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Jones's aggression and clinch wrestling will be too much for Stephens. He compares Stephens's decline to his loss to Clay Collard, where aggression wore him down. Connor believes Jones can take Stephens down and keep him there, as Stephens's ground instincts are poor. He calls it a fight that feels like PFL filler but expects Jones to win.
Jones is younger and closer to his prime. He will mix up his game to wear down the 39-year-old Stephens and eventually secure a dominant position for a ground-and-pound TKO or submission.
The MMA Guru picks Mason Jones, citing his well-roundedness, wrestling, and granite chin. He believes Jeremy Stephens is too old and has been focusing on BKFC and boxing, so his grappling will be rusty. He predicts Jones will win by TKO on the ground, possibly after using his taekwondo to back Stephens up. He thinks Jones should be a 3-to-1 favorite, not -575.
Zane picks Jones, emphasizing that Stephens has been a lost cause in MMA for years, with declining foot speed and takedown defense. He notes that Jones is an aggressive brawler who pressures well and has never been knocked out. Zane points out that Stephens hasn't knocked anyone out in MMA since 2018 and is susceptible to pressure and wrestling. He believes Jones will swarm Stephens and wear him down.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 43 of 105 | 40% | 78 of 141 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:17 |
| Mason Jones | 1 | 50 of 87 | 57% | 70 of 112 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 6:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 20 of 55 | 36% | 33 of 68 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 1:10 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 21 of 44 | 47% | 22 of 45 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:07 | |
| 2 | Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 16 of 33 | 48% | 26 of 43 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:49 |
| Mason Jones | 1 | 20 of 25 | 80% | 28 of 35 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 2:56 | |
| 3 | Ľudovít Klein | 0 | 7 of 17 | 41% | 19 of 30 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:18 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 9 of 18 | 50% | 20 of 32 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 3:38 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ľudovít Klein | 43 of 105 | 40% | 16 of 70 | 23 of 31 | 4 of 4 | 21 of 75 | 21 of 27 | 1 of 3 |
| Mason Jones | 50 of 87 | 57% | 37 of 68 | 10 of 16 | 3 of 3 | 31 of 63 | 7 of 9 | 12 of 15 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ľudovít Klein | 20 of 55 | 36% | 6 of 39 | 10 of 12 | 4 of 4 | 13 of 47 | 7 of 8 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 21 of 44 | 47% | 14 of 34 | 6 of 9 | 1 of 1 | 16 of 38 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Ľudovít Klein | 16 of 33 | 48% | 5 of 17 | 11 of 16 | 0 of 0 | 5 of 18 | 10 of 13 | 1 of 2 |
| Mason Jones | 20 of 25 | 80% | 16 of 20 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 10 of 13 | 1 of 1 | 9 of 11 | |
| 3 | Ľudovít Klein | 7 of 17 | 41% | 5 of 14 | 2 of 3 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 1 |
| Mason Jones | 9 of 18 | 50% | 7 of 14 | 1 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 5 of 12 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 4 |
Big Brady picks Mason Jones to win by third-round submission. He notes Klein has power and head kicks but poor cardio and output. Jones has great cardio, output, and is well-rounded with a black belt in BJJ and judo. He expects Jones to break Klein in the later rounds and submit him.
Cody picks Mason Jones, highlighting his wrestling, grappling, cardio, and chin. He notes Klein has cardio issues and doesn't fight well going backwards. Cody thinks Jones will overwhelm Klein with pressure and takedowns. He predicts a decision win for Jones.
Daniel Levi picks Mason Jones, comparing him to a lightweight Marvin Vettori with a great chin and relentless pressure. He believes Jones will break Klein down as the fight goes on, especially since Klein has succumbed to pressure before. Levi notes that Klein is fast early but fades, and as long as Jones doesn't get caught by a high kick, he should win.
Jones is more active, has good striking volume, takedowns, and ground game. He should win everywhere as long as he doesn't get knocked out. Klein relies on his left straight and head kick, but Jones has great cardio and durability. Jones likely finishes later in the fight.
Paul picks Mason Jones, citing his pressure, wrestling, and cardio. He notes Klein struggles with forward pressure and fights poorly off his back foot. Paul thinks Jones will take Klein down and grind him out. He mentions Jones' good chin and volume. Paul also likes Jones over 53.5 significant strikes on PrizePicks.
The MMA Guru believes Mason Jones will win by late-round TKO. He notes that Klein is good at stalling against the cage and has explosivity on the feet, but he doesn't see Klein finishing Jones, who has a good chin and cardio. As the fight goes on, Jones will pressure Klein against the cage, land body shots and knees, and eventually get a TKO in the third round.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | 0 | 87 of 157 | 55% | 116 of 191 | 8 of 14 | 57% | 0 | 0 | 9:01 |
| David Onama | 0 | 90 of 153 | 58% | 121 of 186 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:11 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Jones | 0 | 30 of 66 | 45% | 41 of 80 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 2:34 |
| David Onama | 0 | 30 of 60 | 50% | 41 of 72 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:09 | |
| 2 | Mason Jones | 0 | 33 of 52 | 63% | 45 of 65 | 2 of 4 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:49 |
| David Onama | 0 | 35 of 59 | 59% | 42 of 67 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 | |
| 3 | Mason Jones | 0 | 24 of 39 | 61% | 30 of 46 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 3:38 |
| David Onama | 0 | 25 of 34 | 73% | 38 of 47 | 0 of 0 | --- | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Jones | 87 of 157 | 55% | 65 of 133 | 20 of 22 | 2 of 2 | 69 of 130 | 10 of 18 | 8 of 9 |
| David Onama | 90 of 153 | 58% | 80 of 142 | 8 of 9 | 2 of 2 | 70 of 128 | 19 of 23 | 1 of 2 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mason Jones | 30 of 66 | 45% | 22 of 57 | 6 of 7 | 2 of 2 | 27 of 55 | 3 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
| David Onama | 30 of 60 | 50% | 24 of 54 | 5 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 22 of 49 | 7 of 9 | 1 of 2 | |
| 2 | Mason Jones | 33 of 52 | 63% | 23 of 41 | 10 of 11 | 0 of 0 | 29 of 48 | 3 of 3 | 1 of 1 |
| David Onama | 35 of 59 | 59% | 32 of 55 | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 24 of 46 | 11 of 13 | 0 of 0 | |
| 3 | Mason Jones | 24 of 39 | 61% | 20 of 35 | 4 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 13 of 27 | 4 of 4 | 7 of 8 |
| David Onama | 25 of 34 | 73% | 24 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 24 of 33 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 |
Cody picks Mason Jones, calling him 'my boy.' He highlights Jones's durability, cardio, and experience against tough competition. Cody notes that Jones has a great chin, good grappling, and pushes a strong pace. He contrasts Jones's proven UFC-level skills with Onama's untested resume, pointing out that Onama has only fought low-level competition and is making a short-notice debut. Cody believes Jones will dominate and potentially finish Onama.
Lock picks Jones based on superior grappling. He notes Jones is a black belt in judo and jiu-jitsu with good wrestling. He expects Jones to take Onama down and dominate. He likes Jones inside the distance and by submission.
Paul does not make a pick, calling it a pass. He notes that Onama looks decent on tape and that the -500 price is too steep. Paul acknowledges that Onama has a puncher's chance and is from a good camp, but he is not confident enough to bet either side.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Patrick | 0 | 10 of 32 | 31% | 14 of 39 | 0 of 4 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 46 of 85 | 54% | 57 of 100 | 2 of 3 | 66% | 0 | 0 | 3:41 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Patrick | 0 | 7 of 28 | 25% | 7 of 30 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 38 of 71 | 53% | 44 of 78 | 1 of 2 | 50% | 0 | 0 | 2:00 | |
| 2 | Alan Patrick | 0 | 3 of 4 | 75% | 7 of 9 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:02 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 8 of 14 | 57% | 13 of 22 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 1:41 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Patrick | 10 of 32 | 31% | 5 of 25 | 5 of 7 | 0 of 0 | 7 of 29 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 46 of 85 | 54% | 32 of 67 | 13 of 17 | 1 of 1 | 11 of 37 | 9 of 13 | 26 of 35 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Patrick | 7 of 28 | 25% | 3 of 22 | 4 of 6 | 0 of 0 | 4 of 25 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 38 of 71 | 53% | 28 of 58 | 10 of 13 | 0 of 0 | 10 of 32 | 8 of 12 | 20 of 27 | |
| 2 | Alan Patrick | 3 of 4 | 75% | 2 of 3 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 0 | 3 of 4 | 0 of 0 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 8 of 14 | 57% | 4 of 9 | 3 of 4 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 5 | 1 of 1 | 6 of 8 |
Big Brady is very confident in Mason Jones, calling him the biggest favorite on the card for a reason. He notes Jones is well-rounded with great striking and a black belt in BJJ, while Patrick is 37, has poor striking defense, and gets wobbled by every shot. He believes Jones will win the striking exchanges by a mile and predicts a knockout, as Patrick's chin is not there.
Cody picks Jones confidently, noting his durability and improvement. He thinks Jones will stop Patrick's takedowns and win on the feet. Cody sees Jones as one of the safer favorites on the card.
Daniel picks Mason Jones to finish the fight, likely by body shot knockout in the second or third round. He notes that Alan Patrick is almost 40, has slowed down, and his athleticism has diminished. Daniel points out that Patrick's takedown defense and get-up game have declined, and he cannot keep up with Jones's pace. He praises Jones's volume, calf kicks, and durability, and believes Jones will overwhelm Patrick and eventually land a fight-ending body shot.
Patrick is one-dimensional and relies on takedowns, but Jones has good takedown defense and get-up ability. Jones has power and will finish Patrick, likely by TKO.
Paul picks Jones confidently, citing his youth, momentum, and well-rounded skills. He notes Patrick's one-dimensional wrestling and inability to get takedowns against better competition. Paul thinks Jones will stuff takedowns and win on the feet. He sees Jones as a safe parlay piece.
The Guru picks Mason Jones, believing Alan Patrick is past his prime and lacks cardio. He thinks Jones is younger, hungrier, and better in all areas, with good jiu-jitsu to neutralize Patrick's grappling. He predicts a third-round TKO via knees against the cage after Patrick fades, though he notes risky moments early where Patrick might get a takedown.
Totals
| Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 0 | 108 of 207 | 52% | 111 of 210 | 3 of 9 | 33% | 0 | 0 | 0:50 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 117 of 313 | 37% | 132 of 329 | 1 of 4 | 25% | 0 | 0 | 0:51 |
Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | KD | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Total Str. | TD | TD % | Sub. Att | Rev. | Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 0 | 31 of 58 | 53% | 31 of 58 | 3 of 5 | 60% | 0 | 0 | 0:43 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 29 of 69 | 42% | 38 of 78 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:04 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 0 | 40 of 77 | 51% | 40 of 77 | 0 of 3 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:07 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 48 of 125 | 38% | 52 of 129 | 1 of 1 | 100% | 0 | 0 | 0:26 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 0 | 37 of 72 | 51% | 40 of 75 | 0 of 1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:00 |
| Mason Jones | 0 | 40 of 119 | 33% | 42 of 122 | 0 of 2 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0:21 |
Significant Strikes
| Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | 108 of 207 | 52% | 54 of 131 | 42 of 61 | 12 of 15 | 97 of 189 | 8 of 14 | 3 of 4 |
| Mason Jones | 117 of 313 | 37% | 83 of 265 | 18 of 31 | 16 of 17 | 104 of 285 | 11 of 21 | 2 of 7 |
Significant Strikes Per Round
| Rd | Fighter | Sig. Str. | Sig. Str. % | Head | Body | Leg | Distance | Clinch | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Davis | 31 of 58 | 53% | 16 of 37 | 11 of 15 | 4 of 6 | 27 of 50 | 1 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Mason Jones | 29 of 69 | 42% | 17 of 53 | 3 of 7 | 9 of 9 | 24 of 63 | 5 of 6 | 0 of 0 | |
| 2 | Mike Davis | 40 of 77 | 51% | 22 of 50 | 14 of 22 | 4 of 5 | 37 of 74 | 3 of 3 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 48 of 125 | 38% | 39 of 112 | 4 of 7 | 5 of 6 | 44 of 114 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 7 | |
| 3 | Mike Davis | 37 of 72 | 51% | 16 of 44 | 17 of 24 | 4 of 4 | 33 of 65 | 4 of 7 | 0 of 0 |
| Mason Jones | 40 of 119 | 33% | 27 of 100 | 11 of 17 | 2 of 2 | 36 of 108 | 4 of 11 | 0 of 0 |
Big Brady calls this a very close fight and says the line should be closer. He likes both fighters but gives a slight edge to Mike Davis due to better competition. He notes Davis's boxing is very good and he is powerful, while Mason Jones is a black belt in BJJ and a good finisher. He predicts a decision win for Davis, but says Mason Jones at +150 is a value play and he doesn't hate anyone taking a shot on him.
The host believes Mike Davis's speed, crisp striking, and wrestling background will be too much for Mason Jones, who is stepping up from Cage Warriors. He notes Davis's hand speed and kicks as key advantages, and expects a finish in the second round via KO. He is confident Davis is on a higher level than Jones's previous competition.
The MMA Guru picks Mason Jones as an underdog, believing the odds should be even. He argues Jones has faced better competition, including a first-round TKO of previously undefeated Adam Proctor, and has more pro experience (10-0 vs 8-2). He expects a slugfest where Jones' power, which knocked out welterweights, will be too much for Davis, leading to a first-round TKO. He calls the underdog odds a 'steal'.
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Big Brady calls this a very close fight and says the line should be closer. He likes both fighters but gives a slight edge to Mike Davis due to better competition. He notes Davis's boxing is very good and he is powerful, while Mason Jones is a black belt in BJJ and a good finisher. He predicts a decision win for Davis, but says Mason Jones at +150 is a value play and he doesn't hate anyone taking a shot on him.
The host believes Mike Davis's speed, crisp striking, and wrestling background will be too much for Mason Jones, who is stepping up from Cage Warriors. He notes Davis's hand speed and kicks as key advantages, and expects a finish in the second round via KO. He is confident Davis is on a higher level than Jones's previous competition.
The MMA Guru picks Mason Jones as an underdog, believing the odds should be even. He argues Jones has faced better competition, including a first-round TKO of previously undefeated Adam Proctor, and has more pro experience (10-0 vs 8-2). He expects a slugfest where Jones' power, which knocked out welterweights, will be too much for Davis, leading to a first-round TKO. He calls the underdog odds a 'steal'.
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