Though it's been a tough go for Rob Font as of late, he looked sharp in the final two rounds of his clash with Kyler Phillips in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira, winning via decision.
Phillips brought the fight to the ground in less than 20 seconds, with Font offering little in the way of defense as his opponent worked in side control. The longtime contender was finally able to get away from Phillips' pressure in the final minute of the round. He chased after his own takedown attempt but wasn't able to secure it.
The #10-ranked contender was able to answer back in the second round, bringing pressure and making the most of his expert-level boxing to trouble Phillips. Font then continued to work over a tired Phillips in the third round with the same approach, going on to earn a unanimous decision win.
Rob Font Outpoints Kyler Phillips In UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event
Font lost four of his last five fights entering tonight's contest. This was his first appearance since the UFC event in Austin last December, where he dropped a decision to Deiveson Figueiredo.
Phillips, meanwhile, had won six of his seven UFC fights prior to tonight. He defeated Pedro Munhoz earlier this year at UFC 299 to climb to #12 at 135 pounds.