Mexican Surgeon-Fighter David Martínez scores Unanimous Decision Victory in UFC Debut
San Antonio, Texas – September 13, 2025 – In a stunning display of athleticism and determination, David Martínez, a 27-year-old surgeon with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), secured a unanimous decision victory over American fighter Rob Font tonight at the Frost Bank Center. The win marks a significant milestone for Martínez, who transitioned to mixed martial arts just months ago.
Martínez, nicknamed ‘Black Spartan,’ dominated the three-round fight with relentless intensity, earning the judges’ favor. This victory follows a successful UFC debut on March 29th, where he defeated Saimon Oliveira by knockout in the first round at the Mexico city Arena.
“I see the UFC as I am a child and I never thought I’d be here with great fighters with which I just faced, that all those I saw them,” an emotional Martínez stated after the fight. ”Dreams can be fulfilled,this is for the whole family,friends and for all Mexico that right now is in its national independence.”
A graduate of UNAM, Martínez’s journey from the operating room to the octagon has captivated audiences in Mexico and beyond. His success story underscores a powerful message of pursuing passions and achieving the seemingly impossible.
