Last fight
UFC Austin
Win
Font vs Figueiredo
Dec. 2, 2023
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
9
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
9
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 1206
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 2636
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 5
- Takedowns Attempted
- 37
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Leominster, Estados Unidos
Trains at
Sityodtong - Boston
Fighting style
Striker
Age
37
Height
68.00
Weight
135.00
Octagon Debut
Jul. 5, 2014
Reach
71.50
Leg reach
38.50
- Pro since 2011
- Eight wins by KO, four by submission (Brabo, 2 guillotine, RNC)
- Has won seven of his last 11 and four of his last six
- Eight first round finishes
- Had 3-1 amateur record
UFC on ESPN (4/30/22) Font lost a five round unanimous decision to Marlon Vera
UFC on ESPN (12/4/21) Font lost a five round unanimous decision to Jose Aldo
UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Font won a five round unanimous decision over Cody Garbrandt
UFC Fight Night (12/19/20) Font stopped Marlon Moraes via strikes at 3:47 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (12/7/19) Font won a three round unanimous decision over Ricky Simon
UFC on FOX (12/15/18) Font won a three round unanimous decision over Sergio Pettis
UFC 226 (7/6/18) Font lost a three round unanimous decision to Raphael Assuncao
UFC 220 (1/20/18) Font stopped Thomas Almeida via strikes at 2:24 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/28/17) Font was submitted by Pedro Munhoz via guillotine choke at 4:03 of the first round
UFC 213 (7/8/17) Font submitted Douglas Silva de Andrade via guillotine choke at 4:36 of the second round
TUF 24 Finale (12/3/16) Font stopped Matt Schnell via strikes at 3:47 of the first round
UFC 198 (5/14/16) Font lost a three round unanimous decision to John Lineker
UFC Fight Night (1/17/16) Font stopped Joey Gomez via strikes at 4:13 of the second round
UFC 175 (7/5/14) Font knocked out George Roop at 2:19 of the first round
TRAINING: Usually 2-3 sessions per day. Mitt work, strength and conditioning, sparring, grappling, just depends on the day.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started back in 2009 to get in shape and caught the bug and wanted to fight. I’ve been addicted ever since.
What ranks and titles have you held? CES featherweight champion, #1 Ranked Featherweight in Northeast
Do you have any heroes? My mother is my biggest hero! She raised three kids on her own and was my biggest motivator.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true! I can't wait to show that I belong there and I plan to stay there for a long time.
What was your job before you started fighting? Pizza Delivery Guy
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? #1 ranked amateur featherweight in the northeast. Had titles for AFO and Cage Titans.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, White Monkol in Muay Thai
Favorite grappling technique: Ankle lock
Favorite Striking technique: Elbows
