Welsh fighter Jones signs deal to return to UFC

Mason Jones has a professional career record of 15-2 (one no-contest)

Mason Jones has signed a deal to return to the UFC after a two-and-a half-year absence from the promotion.

The Welsh lightweight has negotiated a four-fight contract following an impressive run of victories in Cage Warriors.

His past four bouts resulted in three stoppage wins and a unanimous decision victory over Michael Pagani in Manchester in July 2024.

Jones, 29, previously turned down the offer a second contract with UFC in 2023 after the two parties failed to reach an agreement.

A former two-weight world champion in Cage Warriors, Jones boasts a professional record of 15 wins and two losses, and one no-contest.

In his previous spell with the UFC, the Blaenavon native won one bout, suffered two unanimous-decision defeats and had one no-contest for an accidental eye poke.

The Welshman will be hoping his second run with the promotion brings more success.

The UFC's lightweight division is headed by title-holder Islam Makhachev, with fellow Briton Paddy Pimblett among the notable names in the rankings.

Jones watched on at UFC 304 in Manchester as Pimblett beat Bobby Green in convincing fashion.

With Jack Shore's retirement in December, Oban Elliott was the lone Welsh fighter in the UFC.

Jones' return to the promotion brings the Welsh contingent back to two.