Rob Font
| Rob Font | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 25, 1987 Leominster, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division |
Bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | North Reading, Massachusetts |
| Team | Team Sityodtong |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu White mongkol in Muay Thai |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Rob Font (born June 25, 1987) is a Puerto Rican-American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
A native of Central Massachusetts, Font began training as an amateur in 2009 and made his professional debut in December 2011.
He compiled a record of 10 - 1, competing for several regional promotions across his native New England before signing with the UFC in the spring of 2014.
Font made his promotional debut against George Roop on July 5, 2014 at UFC 175. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.
For his next bout, Font was expected to face Chris Beal on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50. However, Font pulled out of the bout citing an injury.
Font was expected to face Mitch Gagnon on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54. Subsequently, Font pulled out of the fight the week of the event and was replaced by Roman Salazar.
Font was expected to face Chris Williams on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81. Subsequently, Williams was forced out of the fight due to injury and replaced by Joey Gomez. He won the fight by TKO in the second round.
Font next faced John Lineker on May 14, 2016 at UFC 198. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Font was expected to face Ian Entwistle on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204. However on the day prior to the event, Entwistle fell ill during the weight cutting process and the bout was scrapped.
Font was expected to face Alejandro Pérez on December 3, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 24 Finale. However, Perez pulled out of the fight on November 24. He was replaced by promotional newcomer Matt Schnell. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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