Having the right team around them who put the fighter’s interests ahead of their ulterior motives is an essential tool for athletes who aspire to be successful in mixed martial arts. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will be introduced to a knight of noble combat principles ready to swing Saint George’s sword of success and slay the rust away at Bantamweight for Full Combat Contender. A professional mixed martial artist since April 2022 and representing Aspire Combat Sports Academy, Marlon Jones holds a 2-0 record consisting of one knockout and one decision. He has fought for Almighty Fighting Championship and Full Contact Contender. Jones has spent his whole career as a professional MMA fighter in the United Kingdom. He is 1-0 under the Full Contact Contender banner. Jones has a single first-round finish under his belt through two appearances as a professional mixed martial artist. Jones has gone to the scorecards once over the course of his professional journey cleaning house across the board on that occasion. His only decision victory during his time in the professional ranks has resulted in a unanimous verdict. Jones fought for various promotions as an Amateur including Almighty Fighting Championship and UK Fighting Championships prior to turning professional.
In his professional MMA debut at Almighty Fighting Championship 24, he faced Mitch Dobbins and defeated him via unanimous decision to score his first and only decision win as a professional. Then in his promotional debut under the Full Contact Contender banner at FCC 32, Jones defeated Jack Claffey via technical knockout in the first round. The victory earned Jones the first knockout win of his professional career along with back-to-back wins to begin his professional career. He also secured his second victory inside the professional ranks in the process. With rigorous enthusiasm and infectious fighting zeal, Jones is a prospect who will champion a cause for the benefit of all!