STWF Sports | LAS VEGAS | Nov. 23, 2025 — Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez delivered yet another pound-for-pound statement, flattening Fernando “Puma” Martinez with a devastating tenth-round knockout to add another world title to his growing collection on the David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde undercard.
Rodriguez, already widely regarded as one of boxing’s best technicians and one of its most destructive punchers, entered the fight as a top-10 pound-for-pound talent. But against Martinez — the rugged, relentless WBA super flyweight champion — Rodriguez faced a dangerous, forward-marching foe determined to prove he belonged among the division’s elites.
Instead, it turned into a showcase of total domination.
Rodriguez Puts on a Masterclass
From the opening bell, Rodriguez took control of the ring. The pace was ferocious early, with both fighters trading slips and feints at center ring. But Rodriguez immediately showed superior accuracy, rhythm, and timing — firing sharp combinations, pivoting away from danger, and digging viciously to the body.
His movement and punch selection frustrated Martinez, who normally thrives in close-range exchanges but found himself repeatedly beaten to the punch.
By the third round, Rodriguez’s heavy shots had already begun to alter the fight. A series of crisp left hands split Martinez’s guard and forced the Argentine champion to wipe blood from his nose — the beginning of what would later appear to be a serious injury.
While Martinez tried to push forward, “Bam” continuously punished him with body shots that slowed his charge and sapped his conditioning. Martinez’s famed durability kept him standing, but the fight was quickly becoming one-way traffic.
A Champion Dismantled
Rounds four through six were a technical clinic. Rodriguez controlled every exchange, snapping Martinez’s head back with lightning-quick counters and ripping combinations through his high guard. A chopping right hand at the end of the fifth punctuated Rodriguez’s dominance and sent a clear message: he was levels above his fellow champion.
Even as Martinez showed grit by pressing forward, his punches had lost their sting. His face was marked, his nose was streaming blood, and his corner looked increasingly concerned.
Still, the Argentine refused to quit — even as Rodriguez began to sit down more on his shots.
The seventh, eighth, and ninth rounds were further reminders of Rodriguez’s brilliance. He mixed angles, targeted the body, and dictated the tempo with effortless control. Martinez was still fighting, still trying, but he was absorbing heavy punishment and offering nothing to change the momentum.
The Knockout That Sealed It
The end came in the tenth — sudden, savage, and decisive.
Rodriguez stepped in and unleashed a short, explosive left hook that detonated flush on Martinez’s chin. The WBA champion collapsed flat on his back — eyes dazed, legs limp — and made no attempt to rise as the referee waved off the fight.
It was the emphatic finish fans had been waiting for from Rodriguez, and it instantly set social media ablaze. Many observers called it one of Rodriguez’s finest performances yet — a complete dismantling of a proud world champion.
What’s Next for Boxing’s New Super Flyweight King?
At just 24 years old, Jesse Rodriguez has cemented himself as one of the biggest talents in the sport. His combination of movement, intelligence, and knockout power makes him a nightmare matchup for anyone at 115 lbs.
Only one challenge remains at super flyweight: undisputed.
To achieve that status, Rodriguez would need to face Willibaldo Garcia, holder of the IBF title since 2023. With momentum, fan demand, and promotional support all in his favor, the path toward undisputed gold looks clearer than ever.
And if Saturday night proved anything, it’s that “Bam” Rodriguez is not just a champion — he may be on the verge of becoming a generational great.
