
Axel
Sola considers his last defeat in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship an “alpha loss.”
Sola put his perfect record on the line in a lightweight tilt
against Mason Jones
at
UFC London this past March. Sola and Jones put on a
back-and-forth slugfest for 15 minutes that stole the show. While
the French lightweight suffered a decision loss, both fighters
walked home with an extra $100k each after earning Fight of the
Night honors.
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Sola has now outlined the positives of his last bout.
Axel Sola explains the impact of his Mason Jones loss before
UFC Abu Dhabi
Despite losing his undefeated record, Sola believes it made him a
better fighter. The Frenchman also claims that the loss earned him
more stardom and money than his past 11 wins.
“Great experience,” he said in a recent interview when asked about
his last fight. “It definitely made me a better fighter. In one
loss, I had more gain in visibility and money than in 11 wins. So,
it was an alpha loss, let’s say.”
Sola (11-1-1) is now scheduled to face Ismael
Bonfim (20-6) at
UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. Bonfim
is 2-3 in the UFC and coming off back-to-back stoppage losses. Sola
is not only looking to get his hands raised, but is eager to do so
in emphatic fashion.
“A win is good, but the quality of the win is even more important,”
he added. “So, it will all depend on the way I win.”
„The reward is better if I manage to put on
a show.“After delivering one of 2026’s most exciting fights, Axel Sola
looks to bring the action once again when he faces Ismael
Bonfim at
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