Mason Jones to fight MarQuel Mederos at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:12 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Mason Jones is set to compete against MarQuel Mederos at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento, California, on August 22. Jones, 31, is currently riding a seven-fight win streak, having most recently defeated Axel Sola by unanimous decision. Mederos, with a professional record of 11 wins, one loss, and one draw, fought Chris Padilla to a majority draw in April. A victory for Jones could further his goal of fighting a top 15 ranked opponent in the competitive lightweight division. The event will also feature Anthony Hernandez facing Gregory Rodrigues in a middleweight bout.
- •Jones holds a record of 18 wins, two losses, and one no contest.
- •Mederos has an MMA record of 11 wins, one loss, and one draw.
- •The event takes place at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
- •Jones won a fight of the night bonus against Sola in March.
- •Hernandez will fight Rodrigues on the same card.
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Jones to take on Mederos in Sacramento
- 7:12 AMBBC Sport — Jones to take on Mederos at UFC Sacramento
"Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will take on MarQuel Mederos in Sacramento, California, USA on UFC Fight Night.
"Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will take on MarQuel Mederos in Sacramento, California, USA on UFC Fight Night
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 7:12 AMJones to take on Mederos in Sacramento
Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will take on MarQuel Mederos in Sacramento, California, USA on UFC Fight Night
- BBC SportJul 2, 2026, 7:12 AMJones to take on Mederos at UFC Sacramento
Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will take on MarQuel Mederos in Sacramento, California, USA on UFC Fight Night.
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