Rob Font has two distinct upper-arm tattoos: a cross with a banner on the right and a small figurative scene on the left. The chest between them is comparatively open. Photographs show the pieces from different angles, but don’t identify the people or exact words in the memorial details.
The cross and banner on the right upper arm
A photo against Cory Sandhagen in Nashville in August 2023 shows the cross on the outside of Font’s right upper arm, between shoulder and elbow. A banner crosses the design. Body Art Guru says its wording begins with “RIP,” but the photo doesn’t clearly show the smaller text or name the person being remembered.
The piece is compact, with open skin around it rather than a full sleeve.
The figurative tattoo on the left upper arm
Against Deiveson Figueiredo in Austin in December 2023, Font’s bent left arm brings a second design into view: a seated child-like figure beside what appears to be a grave marker. Body Art Guru describes it as a child beside a grave, but the photo doesn’t establish who the figure represents.
The small lettering beneath the marker isn’t clear enough to transcribe. The arm’s bend and a soft cage pattern in the foreground make this image better for the scene’s general shape than its finer details.
A different angle against Marlon Vera
During the April 2022 bout with Marlon Vera at the UFC APEX, Font reaches forward and turns part of his left upper arm away from the camera. The heavily tattooed back in the foreground belongs to Vera. This frame gives fight context, not a clean view of Font’s designs.
For a broader contrast in coverage, see Alessio Sakara’s tattoos; the comparison is about layout, not personal meaning.
Before the Seattle fight
Before facing Jean Matsumoto in Seattle in February 2025, Font raised both arms and pointed downward. The inner surfaces of his arms face the camera, while the outer upper arms where the tattoos sit turn away. It’s a pre-fight moment, not a result photo.
Font had originally prepared to face Dominick Cruz, who withdrew and was replaced by Matsumoto. The change is fight-week context; it doesn’t explain either tattoo.
The result in Seattle
After beating Matsumoto by split decision, Font was photographed with both arms raised and a water bottle in hand. The wide frame shows the cage and the people around him, but the tattoos aren’t turned toward the camera for detail.
The UFC Seattle interview below follows the win. It’s a conversation about the fight, not the memorial designs.
After the Yanez fight
This post-fight portrait follows Font’s April 2023 knockout of Adrian Yanez at UFC 287. He’s wearing a black jersey that covers his upper arms; the photo shows his face and the moment, not the tattoos.
Across the clearer views, the visible designs are a cross-and-banner piece on the right arm and a grave-marker scene on the left. The smaller inscription and personal dedications remain unconfirmed.