Marlon Vera vs David Martinez

Marlon Vera

Pro 23-12-1  |  UFC 15-11-0
VS

David Martinez

Pro 14-1-0  |  UFC 3-0-0
Age
33|28
Height
5'8"|5'5"
Reach
70"|67"
Stance
Switch|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Marlon Vera David Martinez Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy47.6%45.6%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.24.6
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min5.32.8
Strike Differential-1.2/min1.8/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy39.3%28.6%
Takedown Defense71.7%100.0%
Takedowns Landed/15min0.50.9
Submission Attempts/15min0.80.0
Control Time/15min1:171:17
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins46.7%33.3%
Submission % of Wins26.7%0.0%
Decision % of Wins26.7%66.7%
Avg Fight Time13:3611:32
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.60.4
Reversals/15min0.00.0
Edges135 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Marlon Vera   David Martinez   League median
StatisticMarlon VeraDavid MartinezEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate82.3%77.0%
Avg Fight Time13:3611:32
% Fights Inside the Distance42.3%33.3%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)67.9%58.7%
Opponent UFC Record (all)133-63 (67.9%)27-19 (58.7%)
Opponent Record (among wins)69-42 (62.2%)27-19 (58.7%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)72.8%88.4%
% Time in Control8.7%8.6%
% Time Controlled18.5%3.0%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time31.9%73.9%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min4.594.67
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min6.233.17
Distance Striking Differential / Min-1.64+1.50
Distance Strike Accuracy43.9%43.6%
Distance Strike Defense52.5%70.0%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes1.340.85
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.070.00
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.541.14
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min1.790.82
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.97
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Marlon Vera David Martinez Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy41.9%45.6%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min4.54.6
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min6.42.8
Takedown Accuracy0.0%28.6%
Takedown Defense78.9%100.0%
Control Time/Fight0:030:59
Edges033 even

Last 3 Fights

Marlon Vera

LOSS
vs. David Martinez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh • Feb 2026Bantamweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Marlon Vera42/14529%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:04
David Martinez71/15546%TD 2/4Ctrl 1:43
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Aiemann Zahabi
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen • Oct 2025Bantamweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Marlon Vera56/15237%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:03KD 1
Aiemann Zahabi81/15253%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Marlon Vera52/11744%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:08
Deiveson Figueiredo45/9050%TD 2/14Ctrl 2:30KD 1
▼ Rounds

David Martinez

WIN
vs. Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh • Feb 2026Bantamweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
David Martinez71/15546%TD 2/4Ctrl 1:43
Marlon Vera42/14529%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:04
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Rob Font
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva • Sep 2025Bantamweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
David Martinez62/15540%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:33
Rob Font49/15831%TD 0/5Ctrl 0:59
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Saimon Oliveira
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg • Mar 2025Bantamweight
KO/TKO (Knee) • Rd 1, 4:38
David Martinez27/4166%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:42KD 1
Saimon Oliveira7/2429%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

vs. Rob Font
Marlon Vera
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Vera • Apr 2022Bantamweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 5, 5:00
Marlon Vera159/28356%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:05KD 3
Rob Font271/51653%TD 1/2Ctrl 0:18
▼ Rounds
David Martinez
WIN
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva • Sep 2025Bantamweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
David Martinez62/15540%TD 0/2Ctrl 0:33
Rob Font49/15831%TD 0/5Ctrl 0:59
▼ Rounds

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Both fighters operate at a similar pace (4.2 vs 4.6 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.

Grappling: David Martinez shoots at 29% accuracy against Marlon Vera's 72% defense — Marlon Vera should keep it standing.

Finish Threat: Marlon Vera finishes 73% of wins (47% KO/TKO, 27% sub).

Fight Length: Marlon Vera's fights average 13:36 vs 11:32 for David Martinez. If this reaches the championship rounds, Marlon Vera's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Last updated: 2026-08-13 | Data source: UFCStats.com