The moment arrived unexpectedly—David Martínez agrees to Noche UFC co-main with barely weeks before fight night. The 27-year-old Mexican stepped in after Raul Rosas Jr. pulled out due to a rib injury, shifting Martínez from his originally scheduled bout to face veteran Rob Font in San Antonio.
David Martínez Agrees To Noche UFC Co-Main Event
Before this, Martínez built his reputation under the Combate Global banner. Known as “Black Spartan,” he won the promotion’s bantamweight title and defended it with highlight-reel knockouts. His UFC contract came via a Contender Series win in late 2024.
In March, he made an explosive UFC debut by knocking out Saimon Oliveira in the first round—a performance that earned a Performance of the Night bonus.
Now, facing ranked No. 13 Rob Font—a fighter with a steady UFC career and a recent win streak—the stakes are higher. Martinez acknowledged the challenge: “I’m ready to step in and prove I belong,” he said via social channels.
This late booking is more than a thrill for fight fans—it’s a pivotal moment in Martinez’s career, offering a fast-track opportunity to jump the rankings in just his second UFC appearance. As a challenger, his combination of pressure striking and knockout power could change the co-main event’s narrative dramatically.
For general sports readers unfamiliar with him, Martínez’s emergence—transitioning from medical school and Combate Global Champion to UFC co-main event contender—is a compelling underdog story.
Watch how his journey unfolds live on Noche UFC. Stay tuned—this could be the night David Martínez truly makes his mark.
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