The 30-year-old is worked up to battle on dwelling soil after bouts in the USA and France in his previous two outings within the UFC.

“It’ll be an enormous change for me,” he stated.

“I fought a Des Moines native in Des Moines, so I used to be massively away there, then fought a Belgian man in Paris.

“It’s going to be good to listen to the gang for me for a change.”

Jones is hopeful {that a} win will push him into rivalry for a high 15 opponent within the light-weight rankings.

“After I signed again to the UFC, I stated three foundational fights, to safe my footings within the UFC, then I am going to get a high 15.

“If I beat Axel Sola on March 21, I will be calling for a high 15 opponent.

“If I do not get one, I am going to get an eliminator for the highest 15.”

Jones stated it’s a prospect the UFC have talked about in passing.

“They’re fascinated by seeing me contact that high 15,” he added.

“I am joyful to win factors, to outpoint him for 3 five-minute rounds.

“I am at all times seeking to end with the joy of placing him away, but when I can outpoint him I’ll.

“If I end him, they’re going to supply me a high 15 battle subsequent battle.”

Ought to Jones earn a spot within the high 15, he would change into solely the second Welshman to be ranked within the UFC, following in Jack Shore’s footsteps when he beat Timur Valiev in March 2022.