Marlon Vera edged by David Martinez in UFC Mexico co‑main — pros question ‘running away the whole fight?’ call

David Martinez scored the biggest win of his UFC career with a unanimous decision over marlon vera in the co-main event of UFC Mexico, but several fellow fighters were skeptical of the scoring and questioned whether the outcome matched the late momentum in the fight.

How the judges scored the co‑main: unanimous 29‑28

The three judges each returned identical cards, scoring the bout 29-28 in favor of Martinez. The ruling gave Martinez a clear unanimous decision win on the scorecards despite a late surge from Vera in the final round.

Marlon Vera’s late rally and the fight narrative

Martinez used speed and movement to frustrate Vera for the majority of the contest, dictating distance and pace. Vera mounted a comeback in the third round, surging late and appearing to have Martinez on the defensive as the final minutes ticked away. For most observers the outcome did not appear to be in doubt on the cards, but the sequence of rounds and the late momentum fueled debate among peers.

Pros react — social chatter questions the decision

Fellow bantamweight Vinicius Oliveira questioned the verdict on social platforms, asking how Martinez beat Vera if, in his view, Vera was getting the better of the exchanges and Martinez was “running away the whole fight. ” Other fighters chimed in with varied takes:

• Billy Quarantillo noted that Vera—referred to by some as “Chito”—was landing everything at the end but that it might have been too late to change the decision.
• Terrance McKinney stressed Martinez’s speed as decisive, adding that Vera slowed Martinez down late but suggesting Vera has not been the same since a prior bout referenced by McKinney.
• Jillian DeCoursey said she scored it 29-28 for Martinez, conceding she would give Vera the third round but thought Martinez secured the first two.
• Josh Thomson pointed to speed as a crucial factor in the lower weight classes, saying it is often too much for opponents and that Martinez’s quickness was the difference.

What the inside view reveals about the fight flow

The fight unfolded with Martinez employing movement and pace to control exchanges for most of the scheduled rounds. The third-round momentum swung back toward Vera, who pressed forward and appeared to force Martinez into a more defensive posture in the closing moments. That dynamic — early rounds controlled by Martinez, a late charge from Vera — framed the debate over whether the judges’ identical 29-28 tallies reflected the true arc of the bout.

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The decision in the UFC Mexico co-main and the ensuing reactions underline how tightly contested scoring can ignite debate within the mixed‑martial‑arts community. Recent updates indicate strong differences of opinion among fighters on social platforms; details may continue to evolve as more commentary and analysis emerge.