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-163 +130
UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny · Jan 20, 2021 · Lightweight · Completed
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Age N/A
Height 6' 0"
Reach 72.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 31
Height 5' 10"
Reach 74.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Mike Davis
0.0 SLpM
0.0% Str. Acc.
0.0 SApM
0.0% Str. Def.
0.0 TD Avg
0.0% TD Acc.
0.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Mason Jones
5.98 SLpM
42.0% Str. Acc.
4.45 SApM
50.0% Str. Def.
3.48 TD Avg
55.0% TD Acc.
73.0% TD Def.
0.2 Sub. Avg
Mike Davis
Moneyline
BetWay -163
KO/TKO
BetWay +225
Submission
BetWay +1400
Decision
BetWay +175
Mason Jones
Moneyline
BetWay +130
KO/TKO
BetWay +500
Submission
BetWay +1000
Decision
BetWay +275
Mike Davis - Fight History
WIN vs Mitch Ramirez
KO R2 4:08 · UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira · Jul 12, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 6, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"Mike Davis is going to be the pick."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Jul 8, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

dominant decision
"I got to go Mike Davis going forward. I will have some concerns... I'll take him to win this fight by a pretty dominant decision."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 9, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

finish in round 2
"Another prohibitive favorite here in Davis at -900. And I think he reminds us how good he actually is after a fumble against Ferris ZM earlier this week this year. I think we'll see Davis put together a solid body …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 10, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

no value in betting Mike Davis at -1000; suggests live betting if Ramirez has a good first round
"I'm going to go with Mike Davis over Mitch Ramirez. This is a bit of a no-brainer. Um, he's a massive favorite again, minus a thousand."
LOSS vs Farès Ziam
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov · Feb 01, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
View on Sherdog
Mike Davis vs. Fares Ziam

Round 1
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)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 26, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

Included in a parlay with Shamil Gaziev.
"I am picking Mike Davis I think Mike Davis is far more dangerous I think he's a faster more athletic more powerful Striker"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 27, 2025 (5 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

second round submission
"I think Mike Davis is going to tap out far as I am so give me Mike Davis to win this fight I'll take him to win this fight by second round submission"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Farès Ziam

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.

"I got to pick Ziam here. Yeah. And the reason is is that David Davis is probably the stronger. He's probably the better athlete just all around. And yeah. Might be an equally capable technician everywhere. Honestly. But he will …"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Hesitant picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Farès Ziam

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.

"I'm going to pick ZM to win the fight I'm not confident in it"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

submission, line around -140 to -150
"I'm surprised that we're getting Mike Davis around that minus 140 minus 150 line as I believe he is far superior to Farès Ziam... Davis has the striking to be competitive there but a tremendous advantage in the grappling realm …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Hesitant picked Jan 28, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"I'm going to go with Mike Davis... he's one of the fighters where he's so inactive as a prospect I trust he's in 100% capacity when he does actually fight"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Farès Ziam

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.

"I'm going to pick the same way. But I think for both of us, this pick is really making the assumption that it was not a one off. Yeah. What we saw from Ziam in Paris."
WIN vs Natan Levy
Submission R2 1:43 · UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura · Mar 16, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 11, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

waiting for line movement to bet; hopes for better odds
"Mike Davis is going to be the pick I'm hoping this line rebounds a little bit I'm not betting on him at 3 to one so hopefully that tightens up"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 12, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

by third round knockout
"I'm going to take Davis to win this fight by third round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

by decision
"Mike Davis should eat this guy... he's the better wrestler between the two."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Mar 12, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"I like Mike Davis in this spot I feel like something weird could happen in that fight I don't really know why I think that."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

submission
"I am circling the submission prop here for Mike Davis"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

by decision (+120)
"Davis should be able to win this fight however he wants... likely by decision."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 12, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

TKO in round one
"I'm definitely going to go with Mike Davis getting this one done by you know what I'll say TKO in round one I think he's going to be way too quick for Natan Levy and catch him straight on the …"
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 30–26, 30–26) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan · Oct 01, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 28, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"I think Davis is wrestling is underrated the red flags are more around the fact that he rare he hasn't really fought all that much"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Sep 28, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

Davis by decision; over 2.5 takedowns on PrizePicks
"I got Davis by decision"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 27, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

Mike Davis by decision
"I think Mike Davis is just gonna fight a really smart fight here... implements the wrestling and grappling and wins the decision."
WIN vs Mason Jones
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny · Jan 20, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 17, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

Mason Jones at +150 is value; fight likely goes to decision
"i'm going to go with mike davis i think he's fought the better competition"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 19, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"mike davis is just a completely other level than what mason jones has faced in the cage warrior scene"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 13, 2021 (7 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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'.

first round TKO, underdog
"i'm gonna go with mason jones getting the job done by first round tko against mike davis it should be evens odds he's an underdog that's a steal for me"
KO (punch) R3 4:45 · UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson · Oct 12, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
LOSS vs Gilbert Burns
Submission (rear-naked choke) R2 4:15 · UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson · Apr 27, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
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Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Davis

Round 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
WIN vs Axel Sola
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy · Mar 21, 2026
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2026 (6 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

bet 0.5 units at -125; expects line to move
"I'm picking Mason Jones. I like Mason Jones here. ... I actually bet on him. I threw a half a unit on him at minus 125."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Mar 16, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Mason Jones by decision
"I got to go Jones here. And I'm not in the business of really betting on this guy all too much because some of the fight IQ mistakes this guy makes, it's kind of sickening."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

Cody picks Jones, citing his well-rounded game and Sola's tendency to fade. He sees Jones winning a competitive decision.

"I'm going to take Mason Jones."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I think I'm going to take Jones as well, but it's an interesting fight. It's a good fight. Yeah. Should be fun. Yeah. So it does when it'll be in a really cool fashion. I know that. Yeah. And if …"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I think Mason Jones has the style required to put that pressure on Sola. ... I really do think that if Mason can eat these shots and not be too compromised, stay in this guy's face, start to back him …"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Mar 17, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I'm picking Mason Jones. I'm betting Mason Jones. I think he comes out here, extends his UFC win streak, and hands the very talented Axel Sola his first octagon defeat."
DI
Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Under 2.5 rounds is interesting; Jones likely finishes or gets finished.
"Mason Jones is the only money line bet that I have got uh on this card."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Lean picked Mar 15, 2026 (6 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I'm going to pick Mason Jones anyway for this one. But it's not a strong pick and I want to do more tape study before I actually finalize my prediction. But Mason Jones via decision will be my pick."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Hesitant picked Mar 17, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Axel Sola

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.

"I'm going to go Solola and Solola by decision."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"Mason Jones minus 125. Sure, why not? Doesn't seem like doesn't seem too out of..."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

finish in the second or third round
"I'm going to go with Mason Jones getting this one done by third round finish or late second round finish."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Mar 20, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I'm leaning Jones. I don't think Jones is necessarily like better than Sola in lots of different metrics, but I think he has a style that it's much simpler and more natural for him to just stick to it."
WIN vs Bolaji Oki
KO R2 3:18 · UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho · Sep 06, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Aug 31, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"Mason Jones is going to be the pick because I think he's just slightly better with the wrestling."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Bolaji Oki

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.

Oki by decision
"I'll say Oki wins this fight, but it's all up to what the crooked corrupt judges think. I think it's a close decision. Going to be Oi. Oki by decision."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"Jones just has a much more fully formed, fleshed out game capable of dealing with a variety of opponents."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I think Jones is just a little bit more experienced, can really mix up the game a lot better than Okei. And I think once this fight gets into deeper waters, Jones should be able to pull away with the …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I'm going to go with Mason Jones. I'm going to go Mason Jones."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"I got a big Mason Jones. Like Okey has the physical talent to make this fight bad for Jones. But if he can't avoid a brawl, then Jones is much more difficult to take momentum from than either of those …"
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo · May 03, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
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Mason Jones vs. Jeremy Stephens
BETTING 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)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Apr 27, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"Mason Jones is the pick."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Apr 29, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Round 1 submission
"Give me Jones to win this fight. I'll take him to win it by first round submission."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mason 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.

Same odds commentary as Zane.
"I'm taking Mason Jones as well. If Clay Collard can beat the shit out of Jeremy Stevens, it was the aggression that really wore him down and that's all Jones does."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

TKO or submission
"I have to lean with the youth and being closer to his prime with Mason Jones as I expect him to mix up the game well enough to really wear down the soontobe 39year-old and then eventually securing a dominant …"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 30, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

TKO on the ground, should be 3-to-1 favorite
"I'm going to go with Mason Jones getting this one done. He may get hit a few times, but I reckon he'll tough it out."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked May 1, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Odds: Jones -609, Stephens +426. Zane thinks the odds are way too high for Jones, who is not a dominating force.
"I have to pick Mason Jones... Jeremy Stevens hasn't knocked anybody out in MMA since 2018... there's just a lot of ways to fight around Jeremy Stevens."
LOSS vs Ľudovít Klein
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall · Jul 23, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Jones by submission in round 3
"give me a mason jones to win i'll say mason jones by third round submission"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"i got mason jones i got mason jones by decision"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mason 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.

"i think that as this fight enters the second and third round the pressure is going to be too much"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

fight doesn't go to decision -180 (mentioned as a possibility)
"Jones will outward Klein and possibly finish him later on in this fight"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 20, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Jones over 53.5 significant strikes on PrizePicks
"i got mason jones i got mason jones by decision"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2022 (5 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

third round TKO
"i'm gonna say that he's gonna get a tko against a cage with body shots with knees to the body knees to the face"
WIN vs David Onama
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori · Oct 23, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Oct 21, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Parlay piece; second line
"i got to go with mason jones he's another one of these guys that i would consider my boy"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Oct 22, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Jones inside the distance -140, Jones by submission +550
"i'm on uh jones uh does he get the finish possibly if he can properly implement that top pressure"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Oct 21, 2021 (2 days before fight)

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.

"i'm just gonna pass"
LOSS vs Alan Patrick
No Contest (accidental eye poke) R2 2:14 · UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai · Jun 05, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jun 1, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"i'll take jones by knockout biggest favorite on the card for a reason"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 2, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"jones is gonna be top ticket so keep an eye out for that"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jun 3, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"i'm going to say second or third round body shot knockout"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 4, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

Jones by KO +100, Jones inside distance -110, under 2.5 rounds -115
"I'd actually like mason jones to win inside the distance here probably even by ko"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 2, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

"i don't see a world where alan patrick wins"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 30, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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.

TKO round 3, knees against cage
"i think mason jones goes out there gets it done good uh cardio i think you'll win 29-28 i think there's going to be some risky moments in round one i actually might call a third round tko for mason …"
LOSS vs Mike Davis
Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny · Jan 20, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.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
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
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
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 17, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

Mason Jones at +150 is value; fight likely goes to decision
"i'm going to go with mike davis i think he's fought the better competition"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 19, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"mike davis is just a completely other level than what mason jones has faced in the cage warrior scene"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 13, 2021 (7 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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'.

first round TKO, underdog
"i'm gonna go with mason jones getting the job done by first round tko against mike davis it should be evens odds he's an underdog that's a steal for me"
Expert Picks (3)
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 17, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

Mason Jones at +150 is value; fight likely goes to decision
"i'm going to go with mike davis i think he's fought the better competition"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 19, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Mike Davis

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.

"mike davis is just a completely other level than what mason jones has faced in the cage warrior scene"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 13, 2021 (7 days before fight)
Mason Jones

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'.

first round TKO, underdog
"i'm gonna go with mason jones getting the job done by first round tko against mike davis it should be evens odds he's an underdog that's a steal for me"