Overview
- Eurosport NL was cited as first to report the booking, with Empire Sports Media relaying the development, and the UFC has not formally announced it.
- David Martinez, 27, holds a 13-1 record and went 2-0 in the UFC last year after earning a contract on The Contender Series late in 2024.
- Martinez’s win over Rob Font at Noche UFC moved him into the bantamweight rankings at No. 10.
- Marlon “Chito” Vera (23-11-1) is ranked eighth but has lost three straight, most recently a split decision to Aiemann Zahabi in October.
- The Feb. 28 show marks the promotion’s return to Mexico, and this matchup carries clear implications for the division’s pecking order.