Rob Font

Roberto Font (born June 25, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, he formerly competed for CES MMA, where he was the Featherweight Champion. As of February 9, 2021, he is #3 in the UFC bantamweight rankings[4]

Rob Font
Rob Font with his CES Featherweight Championship belt in 2013
BornRoberto Font
(1987-06-25) June 25, 1987
Leominster, Massachusetts, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach71 1⁄2 in (182 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofWoburn, Massachusetts, United States
TeamNew England Cartel
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
White mongkol in Muay Thai[3]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins18
By knockout8
By submission4
By decision6
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
Websiterobfont.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts 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.[5]

He 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.[5][6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Font made his promotional debut against George Roop on July 5, 2014 at UFC 175.[7] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[8] He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.[9]

For his next bout, Font was expected to face Chris Beal on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50.[10] However, Font pulled out of the bout citing an injury.[11]

Font was expected to face Mitch Gagnon on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54.[12] Subsequently, Font pulled out of the fight the week of the event and was replaced by Roman Salazar.[13]

Font was expected to face Chris Williams on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81.[14] Subsequently, Williams was forced out of the fight due to injury and replaced by Joey Gomez.[15] He won the fight by TKO in the second round.[16]

Font next faced John Lineker on May 14, 2016 at UFC 198.[17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Font was expected to face Ian Entwistle on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204.[19] However on the day prior to the event, Entwistle fell ill during the weight cutting process and the bout was scrapped.[20]

Font was expected to face Alejandro Pérez on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale.[21] However, Perez pulled out of the fight on November 24. [22] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Matt Schnell.[23] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[24]

Font faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213.[25] He won the fight by submission in the second round.[26] He earned the Performance of the Night award for the win.[27]

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

Font faced Thomas Almeida on January 20, 2018 at UFC 220.[30] He won the fight via TKO in the second round.[31]

Font faced Raphael Assunção on July 7, 2018 at UFC 226.[32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]

Font faced Sergio Pettis on December 15, 2018 at UFC on Fox 31.[34] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

Font was expected to face Cody Stamann on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12.[36] However, on June 5, 2019 it was reported that Stamman pulled out of the event due to injury and he was replaced by John Lineker.[37] In turn Lineker was pulled from the bout for an undisclosed reason. Font, in turn, would be removed from the card.[38]

Font faced Ricky Simon at UFC on ESPN 7 on December 7, 2019.[39] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[40] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [41]

Font faced Marlon Moraes on December 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 183.[42] Font won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[43] This win earned him a Performance of the Night award.[44]

Personal life

Font is of Puerto Rican descent[45]

Championships and accomplishments
  • CES MMA
    • Featherweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
22 matches 18 wins 4 losses
By knockout 8 0
By submission 4 1
By decision 6 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–4 Marlon Moraes TKO (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 Simon 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: Path to Destruction April 12, 2013 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Catchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win 5–1 Saul Almeida Decision (unanimous) CES MMA: Undisputed 2 February 1, 2013 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 4–1 Brandon Fleming Decision (unanimous) Cage Titans 11 October 12, 2012 3 5:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Win 3–1 Lionel Young Submission (guillotine choke) CFX 21 August 11, 2012 3 0:58 Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–1 Thane Stimson KO (punch) Reality Fighting 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

References
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  2. @rob_font (November 30, 2019). ""Repost from @gabrielfernandesc - Today I taught a private class to this UFC monster!!! Thanks for acknowledging my Jiu Jitsu broo. It was a pleasure!!!!"". Retrieved December 2, 2019 – via Instagram.
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  4. "Rankings | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
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  6. Zane Simon (2014-05-26). "Welcome to the UFC Rob Font". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-05-26.
  7. Staff (2013-06-13). "George Roop meets newcomer Rob Font at UFC 175 in Las Vegas". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-13.
  8. Ben Fowlkes (2015-07-05). "UFC 175 results, photos: Rob Font blasts George Roop for first-round KO". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-05.
  9. Matt Erickson (2014-07-06). "UFC 175 bonuses: Weidman, Machida, Rousey, Font get $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-06.
  10. Jason Floyd (2014-07-10). "Rob Font vs. Chris Beal announced for UFC Fight Night 50". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-07-10.
  11. Jason Floyd (2014-08-22). "Dustin Kimura vs. Chris Beal verbally agreed for UFC Fight Night 50 following injuries to Rob Font and Ian Entwistle". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  12. Staff (2014-09-08). "Rob Font replaces Aljamain Sterling, faces Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night in Halifax". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-09-08.
  13. Staff (2014-09-29). "Rob Font out, Roman Salazar meets Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night 54". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
  14. Staff (2015-11-13). "Rob Font vs. Patrick Williams bantamweight bout set for UFC Fight Night 81 in Boston". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-11-13.
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  40. McClory, Mike (2019-12-07). "UFC DC Results: Rob Font Take Close Decision from Ricky Simon". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
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