Overview
- Martinez defeated Vera by unanimous decision (29-28 x3) in the UFC Mexico City co-main event at Arena CDMX on Feb. 28.
- He built an early lead with speed, evasive movement and sharp combinations, plus a well-timed takedown, before avoiding danger down the stretch.
- The victory moved Martinez to 3-0 in the UFC and extended his winning streak to 10, reinforcing his rise at bantamweight.
- Vera’s fourth consecutive decision loss continued a trend of slow starts followed by late surges that fall short on the cards.
- The scoring drew split reactions from fighters and fans, though all three judges submitted identical 29-28 cards for Martinez.