UFC 326 will be the third numbered event of 2026 and the Paramount era after UFCs 324 and UFC 325 both take place later this month<\/a>, and Mike Heck<\/a> reports that both Font and Rosas Jr. are on board to face one another in Las Vegas. <\/p>\n Can Rob Font Defend His Spot In The UFC Bantamweight Rankings?<\/p>\n Currently the UFC\u2019s #12-ranked bantamweight contender, Font was scheduled to face Rosas at last year\u2019s edition of Noche UFC before \u201cEl Ni\u00f1o Problema” withdrew from the event. <\/p>\n READ MORE: 30-fight MMA veteran teases next UFC bout less than a month after stellar debut<\/a><\/p>\n The longtime UFC veteran ended up facing David Martinez instead, losing a unanimous decision to the 27-year-old in what was Martinez\u2019s second UFC outing. That result snapped a two-fight win streak for Font, who took a split decision over the previously-undefeated Jean Matsumoto last February after he also defeated Kyler Phillips the previous year. <\/p>\n Rob Font (red gloves) fights David Martinez (blue gloves) during Noche UFC at Frost Bank Center. | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n The loss to a relative UFC newcomer in Martinez was a notable setback for Font, as the 38-year-old had only lost to former UFC titleholders Jose Aldo and Deiveson Figueiredo and title challengers Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen dating back to 2021. <\/p>\n Raul Rosas Jr. Has Won Four UFC Fights In A Row<\/p>\n Font will be tasked with defending his spot in the bantamweight rankings at UFC 326, and Rosas is currently riding the momentum of four-straight wins headed into the event. <\/p>\n READ MORE: Ex-UFC champion sets the record straight on rumored title eliminator fight<\/a><\/p>\n Now 21 years old, Rosas made UFC history in 2022 when a unanimous decision over Mando Gutierrez on Dana White\u2019s Contender Series earned him a UFC contract at age 17. \u201cEl Ni\u00f1o Problema” defeated Jay Perrin in his promotional debut before suffering his first loss to Christian Rodriguez, but Rosas has rebounded with four victories and most recently took a unanimous decision over Vince Morales in his only outing of 2025. <\/p>\n Raul Rosas Jr. of Mexico (red gloves) fights Aoriqileng of China (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Provided that the UFC does follow through with rebooking Font vs. Rosas Jr. for UFC 326, the card is currently shaping up like this <\/a>just under two months out from the event. <\/p>\n UFC 326 Fight Card <\/p>\n \u2022\tMain Event: Max Holloway vs. Charles Oliveira 2 \u2013 For the UFC \u201cBMF\u201d Championship<\/p>\n \u2022\tRenato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega <\/p>\n \u2022\tCaio Borralho vs. Reinier de Ridder<\/p>\n \u2022\tCody Durden vs. Nyamjargal Tumendemberel<\/p>\n \u2022\tCody Garbrandt vs. Long Xiao <\/p>\n \u2022\tRafael Tobias vs. Diyar Nurgozhay <\/p>\n \u2022\tSumudaerji vs. Jesus Aguilar<\/p>\n \u2022\tDusko Todorovic vs. Donte Johnson<\/p>\n \u2022\tRob Font vs. Raul Rosas Jr. <\/p>\n More MMA Knockout News<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC knockout artist ready to face former champion in massive UFC 327 fight<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0UFC London gets first fight as surging contender looks to break into UFC rankings<\/a> <\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Devastating UFC knockout artists reportedly set to fight in Miami at UFC 327<\/a><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0MMA veteran that was never knocked out in the UFC suffers brutal KO loss<\/a><\/p>\n Stick with\u00a0MMAKnockout<\/a>\u00a0for more FREE coverage of the UFC and MMA.<\/p>\n Follow MMAKnockout on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Rob](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/01kef0bwfwxrx9ty04f1.jpg\" "\\"Rob")
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