Rob Font
Rob Font with his CES Featherweight Championship belt in 2013
Born (1987-06-25) June 25, 1987 (age 36)
Leominster, Massachusetts, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight (2014–present)
Featherweight (2012–2014)
Lightweight (2011–2012)
Reach71.5 in (182 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofWoburn, Massachusetts, United States
TeamNew England Cartel
Team Sityodtong Boston[2]
Lauzon MMA
Hard Knocks Boston
617 Fight Sports
Team Sityodtong
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins20
By knockout9
By submission4
By decision7
Losses8
By submission1
By decision7
Websiterobfont.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Robert Font (born June 25, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2011, Font formerly competed for CES MMA, where he was the Featherweight Champion. As of December 5, 2023, he is #9 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.[4]

Background

Font was born in Massachusetts into a family with both parents being in the army, and moving around the world a lot due to their duties.[5] He has an older sister and a younger brother.[5]

Around the age of 21, Font was delivering pizzas for work, happening to make a delivery to fighters training in a garage. Their garage practise piqued Font's interest and he was enrolled for a free week of mixed martial arts training at a local gym soon after.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

A native of Central Massachusetts, Font began training as an amateur in 2009 and compiled a record of 3–1 before making his professional debut in December 2011.[6]

Font compiled a record of 10–1 as a professional, competing for several regional promotions across his native New England before signing with the UFC in the spring of 2014.[6][7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Font made his promotional debut against George Roop on July 5, 2014, at UFC 175.[8] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[9] He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[10]

For his next bout, Font was expected to face Chris Beal on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.[11] However, Font pulled out of the bout, citing an injury.[12]

Font was expected to face Mitch Gagnon on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54.[13] Subsequently, Font pulled out of the fight the week of the event, and he was replaced by Roman Salazar.[14]

Font was expected to face Chris Williams on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81.[15] Subsequently, Williams was forced out of the fight due to an injury, and he was replaced by Joey Gomez.[16] Font won the fight by TKO in the second round.[17]

Font next faced John Lineker on May 14, 2016, at UFC 198.[18] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Font was expected to face Ian Entwistle on October 8, 2016, at UFC 204.[20] However, on the day prior to the event, Entwistle fell ill during the weight cutting process and the bout was scrapped.[21]

Font was expected to face Alejandro Pérez on December 3, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[22] However, Perez pulled out of the fight on November 24. [23] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Matt Schnell.[24] Font won the fight via TKO in the first round.[25]

Font faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213.[26] He won the fight by submission in the second round.[27] He earned the Performance of the Night award for the win.[28]

Font faced Pedro Munhoz on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 119.[29] He lost the fight via submission in round one.[30]

Font faced Thomas Almeida on January 20, 2018, at UFC 220.[31] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[32]

Font faced Raphael Assunção on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226.[33] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

Font faced Sergio Pettis on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31.[35] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

Font was expected to face Cody Stamann on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.[37] However, on June 5, 2019, it was reported that Stamann pulled out of the event due to an injury, and he was replaced by John Lineker.[38] In turn, Lineker was pulled from the bout for an undisclosed reason. Font, in turn, would be removed from the card.[39]

Font faced Ricky Simón at UFC on ESPN 7 on December 7, 2019.[40] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[41] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [42]

Font faced Marlon Moraes on December 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 183.[43] Font won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[44] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.[45]

Font faced Cody Garbrandt on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 188.[46] He won the bout by unanimous decision.[47]

Font faced former WEC and UFC featherweight champion José Aldo in the headliner of UFC on ESPN 31 on December 4, 2021.[48] After being knocked down multiple times, he lost the fight via unanimous decision.[49]

Font faced Marlon Vera on April 30, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.[50] At the weigh-ins, Font weighed in at 138.5 pounds, two and half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight with Font forfeiting 20% of his purse to Vera.[51] Despite significantly outstriking Vera, Font was dropped in three straight rounds and lost the fight via unanimous decision.[52] The fight also earned the Fight of the Night award, although Font was deemed ineligible for a bonus due missing weight and his share went to Vera.[53] Font set bantamweight records for significant and total strikes landed and attempted in a fight; It also had the second-most combined strikes landed of any UFC fight.[54]

Font faced Adrian Yanez on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287[55] He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[56] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[57]

Font was scheduled to face Song Yadong in a bout on the main card of UFC 292. However Font was selected to replace Umar Nurmagomedov who pulled out of his bout against Cory Sandhagen in the main event at UFC on ESPN 50 on August 5, 2023.[58] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[59]

Font faced former UFC Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52.[60] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[61]

Personal life

Font is of Puerto Rican descent.[62]

Font and his spouse have a daughter (born 2022).[63]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches 20 wins 8 losses
By knockout 9 0
By submission 4 1
By decision 7 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 20–8 Deiveson Figueiredo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 2023 3 5:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss 20–7 Cory Sandhagen Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 2023 5 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Catchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win 20–6 Adrian Yanez TKO (punches) UFC 287 April 8, 2023 1 2:57 Miami, Florida, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 19–6 Marlon Vera Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Vera April 30, 2022 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (138.5 lb) bout; Font missed weight. Fight of the Night.
Loss 19–5 José Aldo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo December 4, 2021 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 19–4 Cody Garbrandt Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt May 22, 2021 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 18–4 Marlon Moraes TKO (elbow and punches) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal December 19, 2020 1 3:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 17–4 Ricky Simón Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik December 7, 2019 3 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States Fight of the Night.
Win 16–4 Sergio Pettis Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 December 15, 2018 3 5:00 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Loss 15–4 Raphael Assunção Decision (unanimous) UFC 226 July 7, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 15–3 Thomas Almeida TKO (head kick and punches) UFC 220 January 20, 2018 2 2:24 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 14–3 Pedro Munhoz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida October 28, 2017 1 4:03 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 14–2 Douglas Silva de Andrade Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 213 July 8, 2017 2 4:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–2 Matt Schnell KO (knee and punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale December 3, 2016 1 3:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–2 John Lineker Decision (unanimous) UFC 198 May 14, 2016 3 5:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win 12–1 Joey Gomez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 2016 2 4:13 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 11–1 George Roop KO (punches) UFC 175 July 5, 2014 1 2:19 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Win 10–1 Tristen Johnson KO (punch) CES MMA 23 April 25, 2014 1 2:48 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 9–1 Ahsan Abdullah Submission (D'Arce choke) CES MMA 21 January 24, 2014 1 3:48 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 8–1 Matt Dimarcantonio Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 20 December 6, 2013 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Defended the CES Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Chris Foster TKO (punches) CES MMA 18: Gold Rush August 9, 2013 1 4:01 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Won the CES Featherweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Lucas Cruz Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 16: Path of Destruction April 12, 2013 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 5–1 Saul Almeida Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 15: Undisputed II February 1, 2013 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 4–1 Brandon Fleming Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans 11: Victorious October 12, 2012 3 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 3–1 Lionel Young Submission (guillotine choke) CFX 21: Brockton Beatdown August 11, 2012 3 0:58 Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–1 Thane Stimson KO (punch) Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 6 June 2, 2012 1 0:43 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 1–1 Desmond Green Decision (unanimous) Premier FC 8 April 1, 2012 3 5:00 Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States
Win 1–0 Matt Tuthill Submission (armbar) Premier FC 7 December 3, 2011 1 2:32 Amherst, Massachusetts, United States Lightweight debut.

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See also

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