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Mason Jones Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jeremy Stephens (30-27) at UFC Des Moines, Hands Stephens 19th UFC Defeat

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Updated May 4, 2025, 04:01 AM

Mason Jones defeated Jeremy Stephens by unanimous decision in a lightweight bout at UFC Des Moines, held at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in favor of Jones.

The match marked the return of both fighters to the UFC, with Stephens competing in his home state on a one-fight deal after previous stints in boxing and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and Jones rejoining the promotion following four straight wins in Cage Warriors after a loss to L’udovit Klein.

Jones used a combination of striking and grappling to control the fight, landing head kicks, leg kicks, spinning elbows, and flying knees. He secured multiple takedowns, attempted a rear-naked choke in the first round and a kimura in the third, and finished the fight in mount. Stephens was cut and bled heavily, and at one point Jones' mouthpiece was knocked out by a punch.

The victory improved Jones' record to 15-2, while Stephens' UFC record now includes a record-tying 19th octagon defeat. Following the win, Jones mentioned the possibility of competing again in July in Saudi Arabia.

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Mason Jones def. Jeremy Stephens at #UFCDesMoines: Best photos from the UFC’s return to Iowa after 25 years 📸 (via @ReeseStrickland) https://t.co/dAfn0C2JIt

Consensus Score

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... And the ringside judges agreed with the #ConsensusTeam. UD Montel Jackson! #UFCDesMoines https://t.co/KR7JOBjsmE

Consensus Score

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By consensus, we scored the fight 30-27 for our winner... Montel Jackson! Consensus Scorecard: R1: 10-9 Jackson R2: 10-9 Jackson [very close] R3: 10-9 Jackson ... And the ringside judges agreed with the #ConsensusTeam. UD Jackson! #UFCDesMoines https://t.co/YeBhFJwea4 https://t.co/LwTNTmzJcz