Axel Sola reflects on UFC loss, targeting emphatic win at Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Axel Sola, preparing for his next fight at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, views his recent decision loss to Mason Jones as a beneficial experience. The fight earned both competitors $100,000 for Fight of the Night, despite Sola's first professional defeat. He claims this loss has garnered him more visibility and money than his previous 11 wins combined. Looking ahead, Sola aims to not only secure a victory against Ismael Bonfim but also deliver a notable performance.
- •Axel Sola lost to Mason Jones in March at UFC London.
- •Both fighters earned $100,000 for Fight of the Night honors.
- •Sola believes the loss improved his skills and visibility.
- •He faces Ismael Bonfim at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25.
- •Sola emphasizes the importance of the quality of his next win.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Axel Sola: First UFC loss made me more money than 11 wins
"Axel Sola considers his last defeat in the Ultimate Fighting Championship an “alpha loss.”
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