MarQuel Mederos targets finish against resilient Mason Jones at UFC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
MarQuel Mederos faces Mason Jones in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 285 on Aug. 22 in Sacramento, California. Mederos aims to become the first fighter to finish Jones, who remains unbeaten in 10 fights. Mederos has only one career loss, a split decision in 2022, and his last fight ended in a draw against Chris Padilla in April. He believes he has championship potential but will need to navigate the media aspects of MMA to succeed.
- •Mederos seeks to finish Jones, a fighter known for durability.
- •The bout occurs at UFC Fight Night 285 on Aug. 22.
- •Mederos holds a record of nine wins, one loss, and one draw in his last 11 fights.
- •Mederos' last match ended in a draw against Chris Padilla in April.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — MarQuel Mederos aims to be the first to stop Mason Jones
"MarQuel Mederos aims to be the first to stop Mason Jones
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