David Martinez frustrates Marlon Vera with fast hands and movement in UFC Mexico co-main event

david martinez used quick combinations, movement and a late-game game plan to frustrate Marlon "Chito" Vera and earn a unanimous decision in the UFC Mexico co-main event, a result that pushes Martinez further up the bantamweight ranks.

David Martinez wins unanimous decision, judges score 29-28

The fight went the distance and all three judges scored the bout 29-28 for David Martinez, giving him a unanimous decision victory over Marlon Vera in the UFC Mexico co-main event. The win leaves david martinez 3-0 in the UFC and positions him to seek a higher-ranked opponent in his next outing. For Vera, the loss is his third straight, marking the longest losing streak of his career.

Fast hands and tactical movement defined the early rounds

Martinez displayed fast hands from the opening bell, repeatedly popping Vera with two- and three-punch combinations and then circling away before Vera could counter. He was accurate and powerful when he attacked, and the movement kept Vera from finding sustained offense. Early in the fight Martinez caught a kick and put Vera on the canvas, unloading ground strikes before the first round ended.

Bodywork, head snaps and a mixed third round

Throughout the middle rounds Martinez mixed body attacks with shots upstairs, snapping Vera's head back with several punches. Vera landed at least one head kick that had more impact than earlier strikes, but Martinez walked through it and responded with another takedown; Vera slipped free to return to his feet but could not capitalize before the round concluded. Martinez slowed in the third round, and while Vera pressed forward looking for a knockout and landed stiff body strikes, he could not do enough sustained damage to change the outcome.

Jason Parillo urged urgency with five minutes remaining

With five minutes left, Vera's coach Jason Parillo implored his fighter to "hit the gas" and go for broke because there was little chance Vera would win a decision. Parillo's urgings prompted Vera to close distance and try to force a finish, while Martinez continued to display movement and land quick combinations as he avoided meaningful counters.

Late surge by Vera failed to erase Martinez's work

In the closing seconds, Vera unleashed a barrage of shots that appeared to hurt Martinez briefly, but Martinez remained elusive, firing back and moving away until the horn. Even when Vera was gunning for a finish late, Martinez stayed out of trouble and maintained his composure until time expired.

Card roundup: Moreno, Kavanagh, Tsarukyan and other notes

The event's broader coverage included a headline result in which Lone'er Kavanagh destroyed Brandon Moreno's lead leg with calf kicks to secure what was described as the biggest win of his career. The card also featured the Brandon Moreno vs. Lone'er Kavanagh flyweight main event, with live-blog coverage and full fight video highlights available for the main event that closed UFC Mexico. Separately, Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas were noted as facing off at RAF 6. The piece was presented as part of a daily roundup of UFC and MMA news and results.

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