David Martinez made his UFC debut 11 months ago, stepping into the Octagon in Mexico City against Saimon Oliveira and registering a first-round stoppage win that sent the raucous crowd at Arena CDMX into hysterics.
It was an outstanding initial effort for the Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) grad, underscoring the upside the bantamweight prospect carried into his first year on the roster.
Saturday evening, Martinez returns to Arena CDMX, but this time he does so sporting a number next to his name and set to compete against former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera in the co-main event of Saturday’s fight card on Paramount+.