At Noche UFC in San Antonio, Rob Font started fast against David Martinez, working his jab, combinations, and takedown attempts to control the opening round. Martinez, however, adjusted with hard leg kicks, sharp counters, and relentless pressure to swing the fight in his favor. In Round 3 Martinez landed a massive punch that dropped Font and sealed the momentum, earning a unanimous decision victory on 29-28 scores across the board. The loss dropped Font to 22-9 overall and #12 in the bantamweight rankings.
The next logical step for Font is a bout with former two-division champion Henry Cejudo. Cejudo is coming off three straight losses but remains a big name at #10 in the division. Matching Font with Cejudo would pair two experienced veterans looking to reassert themselves in the bantamweight title picture and provide a high-stakes matchup for both men.
Stylistically, this matchup is compelling. Font brings clean boxing, length, and steady output while Cejudo offers elite wrestling, explosive entries, and a well-rounded striking arsenal. Both fighters have fought the best at 135 pounds, and this bout would serve as a springboard back toward the top five for the winner. For Font, it’s a chance to rebound from a tough loss with a career-defining win. For Cejudo, it’s an opportunity to prove he can still compete with high-level bantamweights after a long layoff and recent setbacks.
Last Five Fights – Rob Font:
1. Loss to David Martinez – Decision (unanimous), Noche UFC (September 13, 2025)
2. Win over Jean Matsumoto – Decision (split), UFC Fight Night (February 22, 2025)
3. Win over Kyler Phillips – Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night (October 19, 2024)
4. Loss to Deiveson Figueiredo – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ESPN (December 2, 2023)
5. Loss to Cory Sandhagen – Decision (unanimous), UFC on ESPN (August 5, 2023)
Last Five Fights – Henry Cejudo:
1. Loss to Song Yadong – Technical Decision (unanimous), UFC Fight Night (February 22, 2025)
2. Loss to Merab Dvalishvili – Decision (unanimous), UFC 298 (February 17, 2024)
3. Loss to Aljamain Sterling – Decision (split), UFC 288 (May 6, 2023)
4. Win over Dominick Cruz – TKO (knee and punches), UFC 249 (May 9, 2020)
5. Win over Marlon Moraes – TKO (punches), UFC 238 (June 8, 2019)