Rob Font vs. David Martinez round-by-round updates: Noche UFC: Rob Font vs. David Martinez: Live round-by-round updates

UFC veteran Rob Font takes on David Martinez in a bantamweight clash in the co-main event of Noche UFC. Font has been a regular fixture in the top 10 for years but endured a rough stretch before regrouping with a move to Tristar Gym in Montreal.

The change has paid off with consecutive decision wins, first over Kyler Phillips and then over Jean Matsumoto. Now he is looking for a third straight victory to prove he is still a step ahead of the next generation.

Martinez is one of those rising names determined to test him. The 27-year-old prospect earned his UFC contract with a highlight finish on Dana White’s Contender Series and made good on his debut in March by stopping Saimon Oliveira inside a round. He wasn’t originally scheduled for Font, but when Raul Rosas Jr. pulled out, Martinez jumped at the chance.

Fans can catch Noche UFC live from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday, September 13. The prelims begin at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT, followed by the main card at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT, streaming on ESPN+ in the United States.

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Round 1

Martinez opened with steady side kicks to the body. He's mixing in jabs and leg work to keep Font at range. Font presses forward with combinations and counters. He lands clean rights to back Martinez up. Martinez stays sharp with variety of attacks, slipping attacks and scoring with stiff counters of his own. Font pushed for takedowns, but Martinez defended well, even reversing late. Both men traded heavy shots in close. Martinez closed the round with a spinning wheel kick that partly connected.

Our Score: 10-9 Martinez

Round 2

Font is attacking every time Martinez switches stance. Martinez needs to take away the jab from Font because that's his best attack. Martinez hurts Font with a beautiful left hook. Font slows down a bit and fires back with wild punches. He locks his hands in to secure a takedown, but Martinez defends well. Font is staying on the attack, measuring the rangy right hand behind the jab. Martinez has slowed down a lot in the second frame.

Our Score: 10-9 Font (19-19 overall)

Round 3

Martinez starts as the aggressor, firing early with looping left hands and inside leg kicks. Martinez switches stance, and Font gets back on the jab-heavy attack. Martinez needs to get back to the southpaw stance and force wild exchanges. Double jab and a right hand lands for Font. Martinez stings Font with a sharp uppercut. Beautiful overhand left from Martinez that wobbles Font briefly. Martinez points to the ground in the final seconds and drops Font. What an end to the fight!

Our Score: 10-9 Martinez (29-28 overall)

Official Result

David Martinez defeats Rob Font by unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).

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