The moment was passed to history when David Martinez defeats Rob Font in the co-main event of Noche UFC 3. Martinez, fighting on short notice, won by unanimous decision (29-28 all) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. His performance under pressure made this victory resonate.
David Martinez Defeats Rob Font
Rob Font, a longtime veteran (22-9 MMA), entered the fight with two straight wins and high expectations. He looked to impose his striking early.
Martinez, nicknamed “Black Spartan,” countered with kicks to Font’s lead leg and midsection. He defended takedowns and stayed active. Font showed moments of dominance, but could not sustain them.
In round three, Martinez landed a big right that dropped Font near the end.
Before this fight, Martinez was 13-1, with his lone loss coming by split decision in 2021. His UFC debut earlier in 2025 ended in a first-round TKO over Saimon Oliveira.
Meanwhile, Font has had victories over solid opponents and sought to climb back into title contention.
This result gives Martinez perhaps the biggest win of his career so far. It places him firmly in conversations for the bantamweight top 10.
Fans and analysts alike took note of his composure and adaptability across three rounds.
Font, though experienced, showed cracks under pressure.
While this win doesn’t define his path entirely, much is now expected of Martinez.
The co-main event spotlight has shifted. And now, Martinez’s name is louder in a division where consistency and big wins open doors. Stay tuned for what’s next.
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