Rob Font
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 October 17, 2023, he is #8 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. 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. He has an older sister and a younger brother. 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. 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. 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. Ultimate Fighting Championship 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 he 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 an injury, and he was replaced by Joey Gomez. Font 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. Font won the fight via TKO in the first round. Font faced Douglas Silva de Andrade on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213. He won the fight by submission in the second round. He earned the Performance of the Night award for the win. Font faced Pedro Munhoz on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 119. He lost the fight via submission